IMPACTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON CHILDREN 5 Impacts of Domestic Violence on Children Name of the Student Instructor Institution Course Date Abstract The focus of the research will be oneffects of domestic violence on children with particular attention on those children brought up by intimate partners. Exposing children to domestic violence affects children psychologically, physically and emotionally. Literature suggests that domestic violence has lasting effects on children. This research will focus on children who have reached the school-going age from five years to thirteen years. Introduction Purpose of the Study The study is aimed at researching and finding out the effects of domestic violence on children. Scope of the Study This study will focus on domestic violence in families from an intimate partner and how the children are affected by either being victims or witnesses. The rationale of the Study When children are exposed to domestic violence, their mental health is negatively affected. These are aspects that affect their ability to feel empathy and make them experience social discomfort. To understand the children's emotions, forensic psychologists use their expertise to assess and identify the sources of the problem. The hypothesis of the Question H1:Domestic violence affects the physical and emotional well-being of children H2: Forensic psychologists provide wholesome support to children who experience or witness domestic violence Key Concepts Domestic violence: the abuse of power occurs when a partner physically or psychologically abuses or dominates the other. Intimate partner violence: this is sexual, physical, or psychological abuse Child abuse: this is emotional or physical harm by a caregiver to the child. Forensic Psychologist: an expert in forensics and psychology. Literature Review Children living in an abusive home are more likely to experience social alienation. They are mentally affected and hence find it difficult to relate with others. According to Lloyd, this is an effect that affects their performance in school due to lack of concentration (2018). These children are also anxious because they can relate to the events taking place at home. Therefore, they perform poorly because of anxiety and fear that is directed towards adults, including teachers. Maltreatment of the children affects them over a long time leading to emotional and psychological effects. The physiological changes are due to the effects on the child's brain. This leads to the changes that cause emotional stress and depression. According to Mallett and Schall, domestic violence against children is classified as criminal acts under the law (2019). The impacts they have can affect the future and mental stability of the child. Although domestic violence is known to cause negative impacts on children, there are more cases not being reported. This is primarily due to the intimidation from the perpetrator (Sullivan, 2018). The child ...

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Impacts of Domestic Violence on Children
Name of the Student
Instructor
Institution
Course
Date
Abstract
The focus of the research will be oneffects of domestic violence
on children with particular attention on those children brought
up by intimate partners. Exposing children to domestic violence
affects children psychologically, physically and emotionally.
Literature suggests that domestic violence has lasting effects on
children. This research will focus on children who have reached
the school-going age from five years to thirteen years.
Introduction
Purpose of the Study
The study is aimed at researching and finding out the effects of
domestic violence on children.
Scope of the Study
This study will focus on domestic violence in families from an

2. intimate partner and how the children are affected by either
being victims or witnesses.
The rationale of the Study
When children are exposed to domestic violence, their mental
health is negatively affected. These are aspects that affect their
ability to feel empathy and make them experience social
discomfort. To understand the children's emotions, forensic
psychologists use their expertise to assess and identify the
sources of the problem.
The hypothesis of the Question
H1:Domestic violence affects the physical and emotional well -
being of children
H2: Forensic psychologists provide wholesome support to
children who experience or witness domestic violence
Key Concepts
Domestic violence: the abuse of power occurs when a partner
physically or psychologically abuses or dominates the other.
Intimate partner violence: this is sexual, physical, or
psychological abuse
Child abuse: this is emotional or physical harm by a caregiver
to the child.
Forensic Psychologist: an expert in forensics and psychology.
Literature Review
Children living in an abusive home are more likely to
experience social alienation. They are mentally affected and
hence find it difficult to relate with others. According to Lloyd,
this is an effect that affects their performance in school due to
lack of concentration (2018). These children are also anxious
because they can relate to the events taking place at home.
Therefore, they perform poorly because of anxiety and fear that
is directed towards adults, including teachers.
Maltreatment of the children affects them over a long time
leading to emotional and psychological effects. The
physiological changes are due to the effects on the child's brain.
This leads to the changes that cause emotional stress and
depression. According to Mallett and Schall, domestic violence

3. against children is classified as criminal acts under the law
(2019). The impacts they have can affect the future and mental
stability of the child.
Although domestic violence is known to cause negative impacts
on children, there are more cases not being reported. This is
primarily due to the intimidation from the perpetrator (Sullivan,
2018). The children are less likely to talk about their
experiences at home. Forensic psychologists can help the
children understand their emotional trauma and take their
witness statements (Korkman et al., 2017). This helps to
prosecute the perpetrators successfully.
Research Methods
Population Sample
This research will focus on children who have reached the
school-going age from five years to thirteen years. These are the
children who are likely to live with the parents and hence
experience domestic violence.
Data Collection Procedure
For this study, the primary source of domestic violence data
will be the National Coalition against Domestic Violence. Data
will be analyzed using different tools such as Excel.
The study will also use meta-analysis to collect data from
various primary studies focused on this topic.
Data Analysis
The data obtained will be analyzed using Microsoft excel to
find meaningful insights that can be used to support or dispel
the research hypotheses.
Results
It is expected that the research will support the null
hypothesis of the study. Children have extensive and complex
experiences with domestic violence. These vary depending on
whether they are experiencing or witnessing the cases of
violence. When they are victims of domestic violence, they can
be injured. However, they experience mental, physical, and
emotional problems. Forensic psychologists play a significant
role in enhancing the prosecution of perpetrators of domestic

4. violence. They understand the emotional trauma in children and
interpret their fears to come up with a comprehensive witness
statement. According to NCADC, one in every fifteen children
experience domestic violence. 90% of these children are
witnesses (National Coalition against Domestic Violence, n.d).
Conclusion
In conclusion, domestic violence is an act that affects the
emotional well-being of children. They are exposed to
educational problems and anxiety. The children who witness
domestic violence are likely to be less concentrating in the
class. The problem is that they lack resources where they can
access care. With forensic psychologists, these children can
access services to enhance their well-being. They can also be
witnesses and help find justice because domestic violence acts
are criminal.
References
Korkman, J., Pakkanen, T., &Laajasalo, T. (2017). Child
forensic interviewing in Finland: Investigating suspected child
abuse at the forensic psychology unit for children and
adolescents. In Collaborating against child abuse (pp. 145-164).
Palgrave Macmillan, Cham.
https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.12657/27917/
1002082.pdf?sequence=1#page=168
Lloyd, M. (2018). Domestic violence and education: Examining
the impact of domestic violence on young children, children,
and young people and the potential role of schools. Frontiers in
psychology, 9,
2094.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02
094/full
Mallett, X., &Schall, U. (2019). The psychological and
physiological sequel of child maltreatment: A forensic
perspective. Neurology, Psychiatry and Brain Research, 34, 9-
12.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0941
950019300399
NCADV | National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. (n.d.).

5. Retrieved from https://ncadv.org/STATISTICS
Sullivan, C. M. (2018). Understandi ng how domestic violence
support services promote survivor well-being: A conceptual
model. Journal of family violence, 33(2), 123-131.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10896-017-9931-6
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Purpose
This assignment increases the students' awareness of the
National Patient Safety Goals developed by The Joint
Commission. Specifically, this assignment will introduce the
Speak Up Initiatives, an award-winning patient safety
program designed to help patients promote their own safety by
proactively taking charge of their healthcare.
Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet
the following course outcomes:
CO #2: Apply the concepts of health promotion and illness
prevention in the laboratory setting. (PO #2)
CO #8: Explain the rationale for selected nursing interventions
based upon current nursing literature. (PO #8)
Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this

6. assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy applies to
this assignment.
Total points possible: 50 points
Preparing the assignment
1. Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment.
Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.
a. Select a Speak Up brochure from The Joint Commission
website.
b. Write a short paper reviewing the brochure. Use the Grading
Criteria (below) to structure your critique.
c. Include current nursing or healthcare journal article to
support your critique.
2. Include the following sections
a. Introduction of brochure (3 points/6%)
i. Includes brochure title
ii. Identifies date published
iii. Describes individuals or groups
iv. Brochure properly cited, included on reference list, and
submitted with assignment
b. Summary of article (5 points/ 10%) -brochure citation
required
i. Explain the main topics discussed
c. Communication (5 points/10 %) -brochure citation required
i. Review information that promotes communication between
patients and healthcare providers
d. Personal Reflection (2 points /4%)
i. Why did this topic interest you?

7. e. Evaluation of brochure (14 points/28% total (2 points each)
(Brochure & nursing article must be cited)
i. Was the information provided in the brochure beneficial?
Could you incorporate it in your patient
education?
ii. What was done well, and what could have been improved in
the brochure?
iii. Was the information presented clearly?
iv. Did current nursing or healthcare related research article
support the information presented in the
brochure?
v. What population or individuals does this article apply to (i.e.,
who will benefit the most from this
brochure)?
vi. Who else can use this information?
vii. Will this information increase patient safety?
f. Evidence Review & Application (5 points/10% total)
i. Evidence was integrated from a recent (5 years) scholarly
nursing journal article to support your answers.
g. Conclusion (5 points/10%)
i. Restates main ideas
ii. Includes supporting information from body of paper
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iii. Summarizes the benefits of following the brochure's advice
to a person at risk
h. APA style and structure (2 points/4%)
i. Adheres to current APA edition formatting guidelines for title
page, margins, in-text citations, and
references
ii. Section headers are required
a. Summary of Brochure
b. Patient Communication
c. Personal Reflection
d. Evaluation of Brochure
e. Evidence Review and Application
f. Conclusion
iii. Paper is no longer than three (3) pages,
excluding title page, reference page, and copy of brochure
a. Extra pages will not be read or contribute to the assignment
grade
i. Clarity of writing (9 points/18%)
i. Proper use of Standard English
ii. Shows original thought
iii. No spelling or grammar errors
iv. Information presented in a logical progression
For writing assistance (APA, formatting, or grammar) visit the
Citing Library Sources page in the online library.

9. Please note that your instructor may provide you with additional
assessments in any form to determine that you
fully understand the concepts learned in the review module.
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Grading Rubric: Criteria are met when the student’s application
of knowledge demonstrates achievement of the outcomes for
this assignment.
Assignment Section and
Required Criteria
(Points possible/% of total points available)
Highest Level of
Performance
High Level of
Performance
Satisfactory
Level of
Performance
Unsatisfactory
Level of
Performance

10. Section
not
present
Introduction of Brochure
(3 points/6%)
3 Points
2 points 1 point 0 points
Required Criteria
1. Includes brochure title
2. Identifies date published
3. Describes individuals or groups
4. Brochure properly cited, included on reference list,
and submitted with assignment
Includes no less than 4 required
criteria.
Includes no less
than 3 required
criterion.
Includes no less
than 2 required
criterion.
Section not
present or
includes less

11. than 1
criterion
Summary of Brochure
(5 points/10%)
5 points
0 points
Required Criteria
1. Review the main topics
Includes no less than 1 required criteria. Section not present
Patient Communication
(5 points/10%)
5 points 0 Points
Required Criteria
1. Includes information to promote communication
between patients and healthcare providers
Includes no less than 1 required criteria.
Section not present.
Personal Reflection
(2 points/ 4%)

12. 2 points 0 Points
Required Criteria
1. Why did this topic interest you? Includes no less than 1
criteria. Section not present
Evaluation of Brochure
14 points total—2 points each
(14 points/28 %)
2 points
0 points
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Required Criteria
1. Was the information provided in the brochure
beneficial? Could you incorporate it in your patient
education?
Includes no less than 1 criteria. Section not present
Required Criteria

13. 1. What was done well, and what could have been
improved in the brochure?
Includes no less than 1 criteria. Section not present
Required Criteria
1. Was the information presented clearly?
Includes no less than 1 criteria. Section not present
Required Criteria
1. Did current nursing or healthcare related research
support the information presented in the brochure?
Includes no less than 1 criteria. Section not present
Required Criteria
1. What population or individuals does this brochure apply
to (i.e., who will benefit the most from this brochure)?
Includes no less than 1 criteria. Section not present
Required Criteria
1. Who else can use this information?
Includes no less than 1 criteria. Section not present
Required Criteria
1. Will this information increase patient safety?
Includes no less than 1 criteria. Section not present
Evidence Review & Application

14. (5 points /10%)
5 points 0 points
Required Criteria
1. Evidence from a recent (5 years) scholarly nursing journal
article was integrated within the Evaluation of Brochure
section to support your answers.
Includes no less than 1 criteria. Does not include criteria
Conclusion
(5 points/10%)
5 points 4 points 2 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. Restates main ideas
2. Includes supporting information from body of
paper
3. Summarizes the benefits of following the
brochure's advice to a person at risk
Includes no less than 3 required criteria. Includes no less
than 2
requirements for
section.
Present, yet
includes no
required criteria.

15. Section not
present.
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APA Style and Organization
(2 points/4%)
2 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. Adheres to current APA edition formatting
guidelines for title page, margins, and in-text
citations, and references
2. Section headers used
a. Summary of Brochure
b. Patient Communication
c. Personal Reflection
d. Evaluation of Brochure
e. Evidence Review and Application
f. Conclusion
3. Paper is no longer than three (3) pages, excluding
title page, reference page, and copy of brochure.
a. Extra pages will not be read or contribute to
the assignment grade

16. Includes all required criteria Does not include all required
criteria
Clarity of Writing
(9 points/18%)
9 points 8 points 7 points 6 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. Proper use of Standard English
2. Shows original thought
3. No spelling or grammar errors
4. Information presented in a logical progression
Includes no less
than 4
requirements for
section.
Includes no less
than 3
requirements for
section,
Includes no less
than 2
requirements for
section.
Includes 1
requirement for
section.
No
requirements

17. for this
section
presented.
Total Points Possible = 50 points
PurposePreparing the assignmentGrading Rubric: Criteria are
met when the student’s application of knowledge demonstrates
achievement of the outcomes for this assignment.