Domestic Violence and Children
Definitions Domestic Violence Defined Citation: ARS: 13-3601
Domestic violence includes:
Any act that is a dangerous crime against children
Endangerment
Threatening or intimidating act
Assault
Custodial interference
Unlawful imprisonment or kidnaping
Criminal trespass
Harassment or stalking
Child or vulnerable adult abuse
Persons Included in Definition:
A spouse or former spouse
Persons residing or having resided in the same household
Persons having a child in common
A party who is pregnant by the other party
A parent, grandparent, grandchild, stepchild, brother, or sister
A child who resides or has resided in the same household
Defining Domestic Violence
Domestic violence can be defined generally as "a pattern of assaultive and /or coercive behaviors, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, as well as economic coercion, that adults use against their intimate partners to gain power and control in that relationship. All jurisdictions in the United States have laws that define domestic or family violence. Researchers estimate that between 3.3 million and 10 million children are exposed to domestic violence each year, and that this exposure can have significant negative effects on children 's emotional, social, and cognitive development. These effects may include:
Aggressive behavior and other conduct problems
Depression and anxiety
Lower levels of social competence and self-esteem
Poor academic performance
Symptoms consistent with posttraumatic stress disorder, such as emotional numbing, increased arousal, and repeated focus on the violent event.
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
For children, the impact of witnessing domestic violence can be devastating. Children may witness acts of domestic violence by being present in the room during the incident of abuse, by hearing the violence from another room, or by seeing their mother 's bruises, black eyes, or broken limbs. Some
Domestic violence includes:
Any act that is a dangerous crime against children
Endangerment
Threatening or intimidating act
Assault
Custodial interference
Unlawful imprisonment or kidnaping
Criminal trespass
Harassment or stalking
Child or vulnerable adult abuse
Persons Included in Definition:
A spouse or former spouse
Persons residing or having resided in the same household
Persons having a child in common
A party who is pregnant by the other party
A parent, grandparent, grandchild, stepchild, brother, or sister
A child who resides or has resided in the same household
Defining Domestic Violence
Domestic violence can be defined generally as "a pattern of assaultive and /or coercive behaviors, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, as well as economic coercion, that adults use against their intimate partners to gain power and control in that relationship. All jurisdictions in the United States have laws that define domestic or family violence. Researchers estimate that between 3.3 million and 10 million children are exposed to domestic violence each year, and that this exposure can have significant negative effects on children 's emotional, social, and cognitive development. These effects may include:
Aggressive behavior and other conduct problems
Depression and anxiety
Lower levels of social competence and self-esteem
Poor academic performance
Symptoms consistent with posttraumatic stress disorder, such as emotional numbing, increased arousal, and repeated focus on the violent event.
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
For children, the impact of witnessing domestic violence can be devastating. Children may witness acts of domestic violence by being present in the room during the incident of abuse, by hearing the violence from another room, or by seeing their mother 's bruises, black eyes, or broken limbs. Some
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