Children's Exposure to Violence
A child's developing brain can be damaged if exposed to repeated violence. To a young child, seeing or hearing repeated violence is the same thing as being the target of the violence.
Please visit the following sites for more information on brain development and the effects of exposure to violence for children:
Domestic Violence Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY 1-800-787-3224
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
WEAVE - Women Escaping A Violent Environment - 916-920-2952