The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children 3-4 million children between the ages of 3-17 are at risk of exposure to domestic violence each year

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The Effects of Domestic Violence on Children

How many children witness the abuse of their mothers?Studies show that 3-4 million children between the ages of 3-17 are at risk of exposure to domestic violence each year. U.S. government statistics say that 95% of domestic violence cases involve women victims of male partners. The children of these women often witness the domestic violence.