The adult, in turn, may inform social services for help. In fact, they leave from five to six times before they actually stay away. Barbara's involvement with the Safehouse began in the late 1970's. Living in Colorado Springs, she was an activist for human and world rights. She felt that domestic violence was an issue that meant her survival.
Children suffer the most in abusive situations.
The child can become frightened, angry and not trusting of themselves or others. To the outside world, the children generally react two different ways. Some children become disruptive in class and pick fights with other students. Some have a few friends and are straight- A students. They are shy and keep all of their feelings to themselves.