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Impact on Children
'Children who live in a home with domestic violence are affected, whether they see it, hear it, see the aftermath or are told about it' 

Learning to Listen 2005

 

  Links Between Domestic Violence and Child Abuse
  • In between 40 - 80% of cases where there was domestic violence, the children had also been abused by the perpetrator (Goddard and Hiller, 1993)
  • 62% of NSPCC case files accepted for service, domestic violence was also an issue
  • There are around 150 child deaths annually in England and Wales.  The majority are caused by fathers or stepfathers who have a history of violence towards their partners as well as towards the child concerned.  (North Tyneside, ACPC D/V training)

 How does domestic violence affect children

Physical

  • Injuries
  • Weight loss
  • Disruptions in schooling and/or living arrangements

 

Behavioural

  • Truanting/running away
  • Aggression/Anger
  • Poor social skills
  • Over - achievement
  • Truanting/running away/difficulties at school
 Psychological
  • Difficulties with trusting others
  • Secretive/silent/unable to tell
  • Confusion
  • Nightmares/sleep disturbances
These are just some of the signs that a child or young person has witnessed or experienced domestic violence and abuse.  To see further information please click The Impact of Domestic Violence on Child Development.

For further information and resources please see our Leaflets and Resources page.

 

 

 

 
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