A couple of days ago I attended the annual Colorado Kids Count report from the Colorado Children’s Campaign. The report focuses on factors that impact children’s lives and well-being. Lt. Gov. Garcia talked about the impact of a down economy on kids. While he noted how poverty impacts kids in many ways, he mentioned in passing the social issues tied to economic downturns. Among the issues he talked about were spousal abuse, and child abuse and neglect.
What I found missing from the in-depth statistical analysis of impacts on children were the effects of one parent battering the other parent. When I raised the issue, I was referred to a brief at Coloradokids.org. This brief only scratches a pin-sized tip of the iceberg of consequences of offenders battering on children. Remember, domestic violence increases when unemployment increases. This often leads to increases in child abuse and neglect as well.
Gain an in-depth look at the Effects of Domestic Violence on Children that are transmitted inter-generationally in your next teleseminar that starts June 7, 2011. Discover why domestic violence offenders miss the connection between their battering behaviors and the impacts on their children. Get an in-depth look at the short and long-term effects of witnessing domestic violence on children.
Your next “Criminogenic Needs: Effects of DV on Children” course is scheduled for June 7, 9, 14, 16, 2011 — 12:00 P.M.(Noon) Eastern; 10:00 A.M. Mountain. Go here to register now.
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Dr. Debra
P.S. The more you know and have the skills to address Effects of Violence on Children with domestic violence offenders, the more you protect victims and children.
P.P.S. Remember to register by midnight May 31, 2011 to attend “Criminogenic Needs: Effects of DV on Children”.