Witnessing domestic violence or intimate partner violence (IPV) is harmful to children. The popular belief is that women are the victims of IPV and men are the perpetrators. Yet a comprehensive review of domestic violence research is challenging that notion. The study suggests that “women perpetrate physical and emotional abuse, as well…...
Violence at home has a negative impact on kids
Most people would agree that witnessing violent actions committed on (or by) trusted adults can negatively impact a child’s development. What most people do not know is that violent physical outbursts are but one facet of Intimate Partner (Domestic) Violence. According to the Family Violence Prevention Fund, Intimate Partner Violence…...
