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The effects of domestic violence on children have a tremendous impact on the well-being and developmental growth of children witnessing it. Children can be exposed to domestic violence in a multitude of ways and goes beyond witnessing or overhearing, [ 1 ] although there is disagreement in how it should be measured. [ 2 ]
Children may be subjected to violence on TV, in movies and in music, and that violence may come to be considered "normal". [2] The breakdown of the family unit, poor or nonexistent relationships with an absent parent, as well as debt, unemployment, and parental drug/alcohol abuse may all be contributing factors to abuse.
Proponents of non-subordination theory propose several reasons why it works best to explain domestic violence. First, there are certain recurring patterns in domestic violence that indicate it is not the result of intense anger or arguments, but rather is a form of subordination. [211]
WRTV's Kaitlyn Kendall shares one teenager's story about domestic violence.
A list of ways that individuals, families, communities and local organizations and government can help young people and violence prevention. Includes Resource for Action Guide
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