The Effects and Influences of Domestic Violence on Children
Long-Term Effects
- Physical Health Problems
- Behavior problems in adolescence (e.g., juvenile delinquency, alcohol/substance abuse)
- Emotional difficulties in adulthood (e.g., depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD)
- Lower scores on measures of verbal, motor, and social skills
Short-Term Effects
ACEs
- Generalized anxiety
- Intense worry about their safety or the safety of a parent.
- Difficulty concentrating
- Increased aggression
- Increased anxiety about being separated from a parent.
- Sleeplessness
- Nightmares
What Children Need
- Children need a safe and secure home environment
- Children need to know that there are adults who will listen to them,believe them and shelter them
- Children need a sense of routine and normalcy.
- Children need adults to speak out and break the silence.
- Children need to learn that domestic violence is wrong and learn non-violent methods of resolving conflicts.
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