Diseases

Family Violence

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Family violence is when someone uses abusive behaviour to control and/or harm a member of their family, or someone with whom they have an intimate relationship.Family Violence includes many different forms of physical and emotional abuse, as well as neglect carried out by family members or intimate partners.

SYMPTOMS

It is important to note that children exposed to domestic violence are more at risk for other forms of maltreatment such as physical abuse and neglect. ... Additional psychological outcomes for these children include depression, anxiety, and even post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd).