 3299 Gull Rd ♦ P.O.Box 275 ♦ Nazareth, MI ♦ 49074-275 ♦ Phone:(269) 552-4430 ♦ Fax:(269) 552-4855 |
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Domestic violence is a pattern of assaultive behavior that includes:
Domestic violence is also an economic coercion that adults or adolescents use against their intimate partners. It is observed that people who are violent often: have witnessed or suffered abuse as children; have low self-esteem (using violence makes them feel
important); abuse alcohol or other drugs (a very common factor of domestic
violence); have mental or emotional problems. Domestic violence is a widespread problem, with long-term consequences to the family members. Each year millions of children are affected by being direct targets of violence or witnessing violence in their homes. There are strong connections between domestic violence and child abuse. Conducted studies of children at battered women's shelters found that almost 70% of the children were victims of abuse themselves. There are a lot of aspects in a child's personality that are affected by domestic violence. Many develop serious physical and mental health problems that can last lifetime. There are some warning signs that should not be ignored. These signs may differ for males and females, for preschool children and teenagers. Some children may show withdrawals from the others and passiveness, while others may act aggressively.
Any type of prevention effort that reaches families can greatly reduce
the problem of domestic violence. Some of those prevention ways include:
Positive influence can help a child overcome some negative consequences of being a victim of domestic violence. Certain approaches have shown a great effect on the problem:
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