{"id":22881,"date":"2025-10-03T08:32:41","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T13:32:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pillarscommunityhealth.org\/?p=22881"},"modified":"2025-10-03T08:32:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T13:32:41","slug":"the-effects-of-witnessing-domestic-violence-on-children-and-teens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pillarscommunityhealth.org\/es\/the-effects-of-witnessing-domestic-violence-on-children-and-teens\/","title":{"rendered":"The Effects of Witnessing Domestic Violence on Children and Teens"},"content":{"rendered":"

Domestic violence doesn\u2019t only impact the person being abused\u2014it can deeply affect children and teens who witness it. Abuse isn\u2019t always physical; it can be sexual, emotional, economic, psychological, or even technological (such as monitoring or threats made through devices and social media).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Every year, <\/span>between three and 10 million children and teens in the U.S. witness domestic violence<\/span><\/b> (American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry). For young people, the effects can be immediate and long-lasting, shaping how they see themselves, their relationships, and the world around them.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Effects on Children and Teens<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

If you or your child have witnessed domestic violence, know that you are not alone. The impacts described below are common responses to an unsafe environment\u2014not personal failures. With the right support, children and teens can heal and thrive.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Research shows that children and teens who witness domestic violence may face a range of effects\u2014physical, emotional, and behavioral\u2014both short- and long-term.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n