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Effects of Abuse on Children

• 50% of men who assault their wives also assault their children
• Violent juvenile offenders are four times more likely to come from violent homes
• Boys who grow up in violent homes are three times more likely to be batterers than boys growing up in non-violent homes

Infants

• Tend to be irritable
• Frequently ill
• Difficulty sleeping or eating
• Tantrums or anxiety

Toddler & Preschool

• Physical complaints like stomach aches and headaches
• Fearful of being alone, afraid of leaving mom
• Irritable, tantrums, anxiety
• Difficulty sleeping
• Frequent injuries

School Age

• Eager to please adults
• Problems in school
• Wants to be home with mom
• Physical complaints, frequent injuries
• Tantrums and anxiety

Adolescents & Teens

• Physical complaints
• Secretive, often denies violence in home
• Can be protective, aggressive or violent with others
• Depression, eating disorders, use of substances
• May accept blame for violence
• School Problems