"There are many types of abuse that a child may have to endure. However, living in a home where Domestic Violence occurs between the parents, the child's risk of abuse is heightened. Sometimes a violent parent will intentionally injure children in an attempt to intimidate and control their adult partners.
"These assaults can include physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of the children. Living within violent homes may leave lasting emotional scars....
"Children act out what they see and their demonstration of violent behavior can be a manifestation of their exposure to domestic violence (The Silent Victims of Domestic Violence).
"Often the voice of the children is rarely spoken and heard even less. Their wounds run from the inside out and they need to be healed. Knowledge and communication are the foundation to breaking the vicious cycle overwhelming our children...."
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