Family Violence affect Children

Victimization and exposure to violence affects children. This study from the University College of London reports that children exposed to family violence have greater risk of anxiety and depression later in life. The children have similar pattern in the brains of soldiers exposed to violence combat situations. http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2011/12/06/kids-growing-up-in-violent-homes-react-to-danger-in-same-way-as-battlefield-soldiers/