Effects on Adults

Ø death (of either victim or perpetrator) by homicide

Ø death by suicide

Ø disabling injuries

Ø depression-victim may become immobilized due to constant fear

Ø difficulty in carrying out duties of normal adult daily living

Ø emotional abuse and deprivation

Ø break-up of family

Ø perpetuation of social isolation for fear of violence being disclosed

Ø continuing violence which will escalate if alternative behaviors are not learned

Ø expansion of violence into the community

Effects on Children

Ø death by homicide

Ø death by suicide

Ø injuries caused by being near victim and abuser during a violent incident

Ø emotional injuries such as low self-esteem

Ø depression

Ø aggressive behavior towards delinquency

Ø poor school adjustment

Ø modeling behavior, learned aggressor/victim roles

Ø runaway episodes

Ø alcohol and drug problems

Ø continuation of violent behaviors in their adult relationships

Ø expansion of violence into the community