Family Violence
Family Violence can happen to both men and women, in heterosexual and same-sex relationships. It happens regardless of age, income, education, culture or religion.
Research shows that exposure to violence at a young age can harm a child's emotional, psychological, and even physical development. Children who are exposed to violence are more likely to have difficulty in school, abuse drugs or alcohol, act aggressively, and suffer from depression.
Source: https://www.ojp.gov/feature/
Family Violence can take many forms and presents with both physical and psychological dangers for the whole family
- Physical Abuse (hitting or using a weapon)
- Sexual Abuse (rape or any unwanted sexual contact)
- Emotional Abuse (threats or humiliation)
- Financial Abuse (controlling a person's money without their permission)