Witnessing violence can be confusing and re-traumatizing. Even if they are not present during the violent episode, they sense that something is wrong and feel they are not safe. Let them vent their fears and feelings. This will help prevent them from acting out violently themselves. If your children are beginning to show effects of violence, try your best to take them to a counselor who specializes in domestic violence and its effects on children.
Children have the right to grow up free of abuse.
Many children are reported missing due to parental kidnapping, stranger abduction, or running away. The following are some common questions. Every Ohio county has a 24-hour hotline for reporting suspected child abuse. The hotline will be answered by the Childrens Services agency or by a county department of human services, depending on the county you're calling. The numbers for other southwest Ohio counties can be found here .