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Identify some of your risks from domestic violence
Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 for support (24/7) or 911 if you are in danger now.
Children are often endangered by domestic violence. For more information on child abuse resources please call the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453 and see this page below.
Hearing and Seeing Abuse Affects Children
The harm caused by exposure to domestic violence (DV) may be as significant as being directly physically abused. Children and youth who witness DV may experience psychological, emotional, social and cognitive delays.
There is also a common link between domestic violence and child abuse. Studies have found that as many as 40% of child abuse victims also report domestic violence has occurred in the home.
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Learn about how abuse and violence exposure impacts children:
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San Diego County District Attorney's Office
Victim Assistance Program
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Children exposed to abuse may be eligible for free therapy funded through the Victim Compensation Board. To learn more contact a Victim Assistance Program advocate at (619) 531-4041.
Rady Children's Chadwick Center
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Treatment for childhood trauma is available. Most services are covered through the California Victim Compensation Program if a police report has been filed or services may be covered through your insurance. Visit Chadwick here.
