Protecting Our Children The overlap between domestic violence and child abuse has been well documented; where one form of family violence exists, there is a likelihood the other does as well. Child abuse and domestic violence often occur in the same family and are linked in several ways that have serious consequences for the safety of children. First domestic violence may directly result in physical and/or psychological harm to the child. Second, even though …showed first 75 words of 397 total…

…showed last 75 words of 397 total…child abuse need support from others. They should confide in someone they trust and seek the help of police and domestic violence programs. Together a safety plan for the mother and children can be developed. Victims of domestic violence and child abuse need support from others. They should confide in someone they trust and seek the help of police and domestic violence programs. Together a safety plan for the mother and children can be developed.