Effects of Domestic Violence and Conflicts
Broken homes: Domestic violence leads to instability, fear confusion within the family. This creates separation as the victim cannot stand the violence any longer
Child abuse: Children become victims of domestic violence. The abuse may be physical, verbal, sexual or psychological. Children may also be neglected. Any act that causes harm to the child is an abuse
Children may exhibit emotional problems, depression. Children get hurt when they see their parents being hurt when they see their parents being yelled at, pushed or hit. They may cry excessively, become timid, withdrawn and stressed
Women who fall victims to this crime of domestic violence suffer physical and mental problems.
Children who grow up in violent homes have a much higher risk of becoming abusive. They abuse drugs, alcohol and become violent in their relationships
When there is fear, confusion and instability, family comfort is destroyed. The family cannot plan together for the future