Impact of Family Violence Archives - Promising Futures

On average, more than 10 million adults in the United States experience domestic violence each year – this means that an adult in the U.S. experiences violence more frequently than every 3 seconds. Many of these adults are parents or caregivers who often go to great and courageous lengths to protect their children from abusive partners. All children and youth who live with domestic violence are affected by the experience. The nature and extent of the effects vary greatly. Some children are severely affected while others are able to cope well, and go on to live healthy, productive lives.