Childhood Experiences of Domestic Violence

Part 1: Literature Review and Method. 1. Introduction and Overview of Literature. Part 2: What Does it Mean to Experience Domestic Violence. 2. Forms of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse. 3. Forms of Violence Witnessed by Children. Part 3: Impacts of Domestic Violence. 4. Effect of Domestic Violence on Children. 5. How Children Understand and Cope with Domestic Violence. Part 4: Agency Responses to Domestic Violence. 6. Social Services' Responses to Domestic Violence. 7. Police Responses to Domestic Violence. 8. Schools' Responses to Domestic Violence. 9. Health Professionals' Responses to Domestic Violence. 10. Refuges and Counselling Services. 11. Legal Remedies? Part 5: Overcoming the Obstacles. 12. Barriers to Seeking or Utilising Help. 13. Conclusion. 14. Recommendations. Appendix. Useful Contacts. References. Index.