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How Domestic Violence affect Children?
Childhood exposure to domestic violence can increase the chances of children being traumatized.
Children have the right not to live in fear.
Families Against Domestic Violence Corp. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency. We are one of Arizona’s leading support groups advocating against domestic violence in support of children’s well-being.
Childhood exposure to domestic violence can increase the chances of children being traumatized. Traumatization can cause a ripple effect of behavioral problems. That may include but is not limited to physical, phycological, academic, and risky behaviors.
Be Informed
Fact 1: Approximately 1.5 million children in the United States live in a household where domestic violence has occurred at least one time in the past year.
Fact 2: 7 million children live in households in which severe domestic violence has occurred.
Resource:: McDonald, Renee, Ernest N. Jouriles, Suhasini Ramisetty-Mikler, et al. 2006. Estimating the Number of American Children Living in Partner Violent Families
Children are the silent voices that suffer from domestic violence. Families Against Domestic Violence Corp is here to ensure that children’s voices are heard.
Warning: Videos Can Trigger Emotional Feelings
Please listen to this video. The purpose of the video is to understand a child’s perspective. Warning: this video is graphic in nature.
