Domestic violence: Shattered World of Children

Children are often in great danger in a place where they should be the safest: within their families. For many home is where they face a regime of terror and violence at the hands of somebody close to them- somebody they should be able to trust. A child's vulnerability to violence in the community increases with age and maturity and increased contacts with the wider world. Those victimized suffer physically and psychologically. They are unable to voice their concerns and protect themselves. Children who suffer from domestic violence show health and behaviour problems including problems with weight, their eating and sleep. They may have difficulty at school and found it hard to develop close and positive friendships.They may try to run away or even display suicidal tendencies. No violence against children is justifiable; all violence against children is preventable. There should be no more excuses or delays: the problem is out in the open, and the means to deal with it are known, affordable, and available.