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Symptoms in Children

If you are living with violence, be alert for any of the following symptoms in your children:

Physical Symptoms
  • Sleep disorders
  • Body aches
  • Nervousness
  • Neglect of personal hygiene
  • Some children may be injured by an abuser while trying to intervene to stop the abuse

Behavior Problems
  • Low self-esteem
  • Chemical use
  • Running away
  • Pre-delinquent behavior
  • Acting out or becoming withdrawn
  • Being an underachiever or an overachiever
  • Becoming overly passive or aggressive
  • Some children may respond to violence in the home by becoming excessive "caretakers" of the parent who is being assaulted.
  • Some children may develop suicidal tendencies.

Social Symptoms
  • Becoming distrustful
  • Poor conflict resolution skills
  • Poor social skills
  • Difficulty making friends

Children living with domestic violence often feel:
  • Responsible for the violence
  • Constant anxiety
  • Guilt for not stopping the violence
  • Grief
  • Fear they will be physically hurt
  • Fear of abandonment
  • Confused
  • Ashamed/embarrassed
  • Angry
  • Worried about the future

It is important to recognize the effect that violence in your home may be having on your children. If you think your children need help coping, you can contact one of the following agencies to have your questions answered and get advice and information. Calls can be anonymous--YOU DO NOT HAVE TO GIVE YOUR NAME.






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