Saturday, April 30, 2011

MYTH 2: Any ill effects of domestic violence on children are minimal and short term.

MYTH 2:  Any ill effects of domestic violence on children are minimal and short term.
FACT:  “Children who are exposed to domestic violence may show comparable levels of emotional and behavioral problems to children who were the direct victims of physical or sexual abuse.

FACT: Adverse effects to children who witness DV are well-documented, including aggressive behavior, depression, and/or cognitive deficiencies.

FACT:  A continuing study by the CDC has shown a significant relationship between exposure to “adverse childhood experiences” (including witnessing domestic violence) and development of adult health problems, including pulmonary disease, heart disease, hepatitis, fractures, obesity, and diabetes (not to mention IV drug use, alcoholism, sexually transmitted diseases and depression).
Published Newsletter Vol. 4, 2006 by ABA Commission On Domestic Violence

10 Custody Myths and How To Counter Them

by American Bar Association Commission On Domestic Violence
Any attorney who represents clients in custody matters will recognize at least some of the following unfounded clichés about domestic violence and custody. Here are some resources that the ABA Commission on Domestic Violence  provides for practitioners to use when representing victims of domestic violence.
http://www.stopfamilyviolence.org/info/custody-abuse/statistics/10-custody-myths-and-how-to-counter-them

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