What does domestic violence look like to children? - Alaska

"In America, 15 million children are exposed to domestic violence every year. In Alaska, more than six percent of mothers of children under the age of three say their child has seen, firsthand, violence or physical abuse. Exposure to violence has an impact on them, and repeated exposure can cause physical and emotional problems that may last a lifetime.

"The stress of these adverse childhood experiences can even lead to shorter lifespans, according to some long-term studies.

"What domestic violence looks like to children is often far worse than anything a parent can imagine. Studies show that heart disease, asthma and diabetes are often made worse by stress...."

http://juneauempire.com/opinion/2013-10-03/what-does-domestic-violence-look-children#.Uk2fzb7n_IU

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