Child Witnesses to Domestic Violence

Date

2016

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau

Abstract

This factsheet discusses laws that extend legal protection to children who may be harmed by witnessing acts of domestic violence in their homes. The issues examined include the circumstances that constitute "witnessing" domestic violence and the legal consequence to persons who commit the domestic violence, such as enhanced penalties and fines.

Description

Keywords

child witness, exposure to violence, domestic violence

Citation

Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2016). Child witnesses to domestic violence. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau.

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