Domestic Violence Literature Analysis

Domestic violence occurs everyday. It seems as though it is a natural occurring phenomenon in our lives. Looking toward the youth, domestic violence can lead to major problems in their lives. Their choices and feelings in the world can be formed and revolved around the effects of domestic violence. Although they are young, innocent individuals, middle school children have the potential to become monsters if violence occurs often in their lives. It is simple really. If they can get hurt by people, why can't they hurt other people? This way of contemplating can result in the creation of a bully. Can domestic violence turn our kids into young oppressors? Furthermore, parents and guardians are unconditionally responsible for the well-being of

Domestic violence also greatly impacts the family structure and the relationships between the members. Domestic violence threatens both the relationship between the child and their mother and the child and their father. Children who are exposed to domestic violence do not have an emotionally available parent to foster their development and have a 30-60% higher risk for being abused by the perpetrator (NCADV, 2007); when the father is the perpetrator of the violence, he often knows little about his children, their interests, and progress in school (Crosson-Tower, 2009, p. 84). The mother’s parenting style may also be damaged from domestic violence; the perpetrator may not allow the mother to take care of her children properly or soothe them when they are upset, which can cause the children to believe their mother does not care for them. When a mother is constantly traumatized by domestic violence, it can be more difficult for her to be present and attentive in her children’s lives due to depression, anxiety, and lack of sleep (Centre for children and families in the justice system, 2009). Domestic violence has an impact on the ability for a family to function. The perpetrator may sow divisions between the members of the family by turning them against each other, or favoring one child over the others. There may also be role reversals in families who experience domestic violence; parentification of the children and infantilizing of the mother may

Domestic Violence is a pattern of learned behavior used to establish power and control over another person. The abuser will use fear and intimidation, often including the threat or use of violence to assume power and control. Anyone can experience or be a victim of domestic violence. One in four women will experience domestic violence during their lifetime. Domestic violence can only become worse as time goes on. The effects of domestic violence can leave long term effect on the person abused as well as others in the household and anyone involved. Children are usually victims where there is domestic violence. Children that are exposed to domestic violence are at risk for developmental problems, psychiatric disorders, aggressive behavior, problems

Domestic violence has been a large problem for as long as societies have been around, but more recently in the past century, it has received more attention. The part of domestic violence that has gotten the largest amount of awareness is the act of spousal abuse. Between 600,000 and six million women and between 100,000 and six million men are victims of domestic abuse each year. Of course this is paralleled by the effect on children. For every family household that a spouse is abused in, if there is a child there is a large chance that the he or she will be affected by the incident. It is estimated that about 3.3 million children will witness some type of domestic abuse

The purpose of this study is to see whether or not domestic violence causes a damaging affect on children. The study will included criminal justice students in College and the age range will be between 18 and 23 years old. The method is qualitative and will be an interview.

An estimated 8.2 million children are exposed to violence within their home every year (Alpert). The “American Academy of Family Physicians” stated that “women and men exposed to “Physical Aggression” as a child are 3.5 and 3.8 times more likely to be “perpetrators or victims in adulthood.” Many studies have shown that exposure to violence even when it takes place in another room has shown to be extremely damaging to children as them being abused directly. Thus, parents who display conflict and hostile negative interaction with each other may model unregulated behavior for their children (Violence). The “Center for The Journey of Family Violence” indicated that women who witnessed serious parental conflict during their childhood were much more likely to be victimized by their current partner. Statistics show that 70% of female victims who have grown up in households where they saw violence occur regularly or have experienced being battered themselves are much more likely to become victims of “Intimate Partner Abuse” (therapy).

Throughout the 20th century, advance in research has lead our views of family violence to have drastically changed. In the article, "Effects of Family Violence on Child Behavior and Health During Early Childhood" by Diana English, the study focus on how domestic violence can have an indirect or direct effect on the child 's well being and an increase of behavioral problems among young children. The study evaluates on whether or not child 's behavior issues and health of those who been neglected or abuse have worsen. Some common findings on family violence shows there is a history of males who are more likely to be the perpetrator of abuse, decline in child functioning among those who were abused, and increase of health problems.

It is concerning when children are exposed to domestic violence because of the potential disruptions in psychosocial development and the increased chances that they too will become perpetrators of violence. Litrownik, Newton, Hunter, English, and Everson (2013, p.60) concluded from their research findings "that while studying the relative exposure to community versus family violence, it was found that family violence was more likely to be associated with child problems."

Domestic violence stories are stories that are shared way too often by women all over, but when a child is exposed to these acts, their social, emotional, and behavioral growth can be greatly impacted.

“Domestic violence also known as family violence or domestic abuse is a form of behavior which involves violence or other abuse by one person against another in a home or family setting. Domestic violence can take place in heterosexual and same-sex family relationships, and can involve violence against children in the family. It also includes violence committed by children toward either parent or other siblings”. Domestic violence is a problem across the nation that must come to an end. There is no typical type of victim, anyone can be at risk. The many different reasons for domestic violence are not yet understood through research, but there are several things that could possibly end in violence. One of the most important things is the belief

What is domestic violence? “Domestic Violence is a pattern of behaviors used to establish power and control over another person through fear and intimidation, often inclosing the threat or use of violence”(Safe Horizon, 2015). Domestic violence includes physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and exploitation; therefore, this is in relation to “intimate partner violence, battering, relationship abuse, spousal abuse, or family violence” (Safe Horizon, 2015). People usually look at the victim who is being attacked, but not at the children who are exposed to violence. 43% of female victims of domestic violence usually have their children in the same home as where the abuse occurs (The Facts on Reproductive Health and Violence Against, n.d.). Domestic violence not only affects the person being abused, but also the children who witness this abuse. There are roughly more than “3 million children” who have witnessed some sort of violence in his/her home “every year” (Wallace, 2014). Approximately, “30% to 60%,” (Safe Horizon, 2015) of these children who are exposed to this type of violence, can also suffer abuse and/or neglect; thus, putting them at risk for health problems. The effects of domestic violence on children are significant. “Children who witness domestic violence can suffer emotional and developmental

The ways that domestic violence can affect a child’s health is by increasing anxiety, depression, anger, stomach pains, headaches, bedwetting, weight gain and or weight lost and also losing the ability to concentrate. A child having to worry so much about their surroundings and having to worry about their parents and their safety increases their anxiety and depression, making them feel that it 's their fault everything is happening. These all lead to long term trauma and unable to develop their emotional life. “Children from violent homes have higher risks of alcohol/drug abuse, post traumatic stress disorder and juvenile delinquency.” (domestic violence roundtable).

The United States Department of Health and Human Services found parents and other caretakers mistreat 900,000 children in the case of child abuse (as cited in Moylan et al., 2010). Children can be abused directly or indirectly. Indirect abuse can be exposure to violence enacted by the mother or father towards each other (Baldry, 2007). As for direct abuse, this can include physical, sexual or psychological abuse done personally to the child. Research conducted by Jaffe, Sudermann, & Reitzel, and McDonald & Jouriles, shows that children growing up in a family that displays violence are at increased risk behavior problems (as cited in Jouriles, Norwood, McDonald, Vincent, & Mahoney,

The purpose of this study is to determine and illustrate the impact domestic violence has on children. Children who are exposed to domestic violence or have experienced it in some way are more likely to have psychological, emotional, and physical well-being issues as they get older if the violence is chronic. This study will showcase the long-term effects of multiple forms of violence against children, and behaviors exhibited after being exposed to domestic violence. There were 50 participants who are children in 7th and 8th grade ages 11 to 13 years old who were exposed to, witnessed, or were victims of domestic violence. Children were matched by their age and grade from community centers in the Bronx excluding children who have special needs.

In introduction this paper is going discuss, based on psychological theories, what impact and effects witnessing domestic violence can have on children. The purpose of this paper is to further an understanding on explaining its consequences based on a few psychological theories. It will begin with defining what domestic violence in order to get a clear indication on what it actually involves and further presenting a sample papers studying the question, on its impact and effect, it is suggested to have on children, in order to produce a paper with both high validity and reliability. Then moving onto presenting various psychological theories which on could considered relevant to the topic in question. By further engaging in a discussion in attempt to highlight and acknowledge several aspects regarding its consequences.