For Parents

Witnessing Family Violence has Lasting Effects

When a child is born, they are completely dependent on caregivers to teach them about what it means to be a human being. When those caregivers are in an abusive relationship, the child quickly learns it means the world is a harsh and uninviting place. Children constantly exposed to violence suffer repercussions for the rest of their life. This is why kNOw MORE works to help students recognize violence in relationships before it starts.

Each year, an estimated 3.3 Million Children are exposed to violence against their mothers or female caretakers by family members.
whose mothers are battered will become involved with Abusive Men.
Young boys who:
are physically abused are 3x More Likely
witness D.V. in the home are 6x More Likely
to become violent offenders.
Children who witness domestic violence are more likely to experience:
  • depression
  • anxiety
  • nightmares
  • teen dating violence
  • schoolwork disruptions

Youth Crime Rates

School district and law enforcement data show a direct correlation between school absences and the number of youth arrested in our county. As school absences increase, so does the number of youth arrests. Prevention through education is key at every stage of life.

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