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Exposure to abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction among adults who witnessed intimate partner violence as children: Implications for health and social services

Authors :
Dube, Shanta R.
Anda, Robert F.
Felitti, Vincent J.
Edwards, Balerie J.
Williamson, David F.
Source :
Violence and Victims. Feb, 2002, Vol. 17 Issue 1, p3, 15 p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

The authors examine the psychological impact of witnessing intimate partner violence has on children and how it effects them as adults. Topics include types of violence experienced, growing-up in a dysfunctional household, and relationship of witnessing family violence and long-term mental health care problems.

Details

ISSN :
08866708
Volume :
17
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Violence and Victims
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.91536482