An estilmated 3.3 million children annually witness domestic violence. In most cases, they
are in the same room or in an adjacent room when the violence occurs. These children are
forced to adapt to a climate of constant danger rather than safety. When children witness violence in the home, they witness the abuse of the intimate, trusting, and safe relationship that the concept "family" represent. (information from following document)

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Children and Domestic Violence

Effective interactions with children are one of the most powerful ways for law enforcement officers to demonstrate their commitment to the community they serve. The mere presence of officers on a scene can have a stabilizing effect on the lives of children and families. As first responders, law enforcement officers have a unique opportunity to offer assistance, security and support to children witnessing domestic violence.

Other Resoures:

• Human Rights Watch
  Washington, D.c.
  Phone:202-612-4321
 
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
  Charles B. Wang International Children's Building
  Alexandria, VA.
  Phone: 703-274-3900
  Toll-free: 1800-843-5678
 
• Institue on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma (IVAT)
• Office for Victims of Crime: OVC Bulletin
• Fact Sheet: Department of Justice: Initiative to Combat Gangs
• National Center for Children Exposed to Violence