In Harm's Way: Domestic Violence and Child Maltreatment

Author: National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information Publisher: National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information Publication: Document Date:                  2001 Category: Family Relations > Parental Conflict Related Categories: Children > Abused Children Children > Child Development Children > Child Welfare Crime And Violence > Child Abuse/Neglect Crime And Violence > Domestic Violence/Abuse Crime And Violence > Spouse/Partner Abuse Crime And Violence > Violence Family Relations > Parent/Adult Child Relations Public Policy > Child Protection Services   This document reviews existing research on the overlap between domestic abuse and child maltreatment and focuses on the effect that both witnessing and experiencing abuse has on children.  It also provides examples of government initiatives that have been developed to respond to these overlapping problems.   Click to read this article... (HTML) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link