Effects of Domestic Violence on ChildrenChildren who live in a home where domestic violence occurs are:
Emotional impact of witnessing violenceEven if the children are not the targets, witnessing abuse will profoundly affect them. They may grow up believing that abuse is normal in relationships. This may make them more prone to abuse or to tolerate abuse. They need the help of a therapist or specialist trained to work with children exposed to domestic violence. Domestic violence agencies sometimes have staff with this expertise, or can locate such specialists. |