October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and research reveals 30% of children exposed to intimate partner violence had their first exposure before the age of two. An additional 26% had their first exposure between the ages of two and seven. Valley nonprofit Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona works with children suffered ongoing trauma and toxic stress putting them at a greater risk for long-term outcomes including substance abuse, prolonged poverty and early death. However, research shows that children build resilience when they engage in positive experiences and have support from caring adults. (Photo by Pexels)
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and research shows 30% of children exposed to intimate partner violence had their first exposure before the age of two. An additional 26% had...
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