Violencia familiar y su impacto sobre el niño

Abstract

Family violence is fairly prevalent problem in our society. There are often serious sequelae for abused children and for children who witness different forms of domestic violence (physical, emotional or sexual). Family violence affects children not only indirectly as witness but also as target or victim of agression and in several aspects. Negative effects of these abnormal relationships are potentially long-term and they may even be transfered to the following generations. A better understanding of these issues will enhance comprehensiveness of professional support and provide a better outcome for children and their families.