That triangle also includes fire setting and chronic bedwetting. By age five or six, we clearly expect kids to be able to identify with the feelings of animals, too. Domestic Violence Foster children are frequently victims of domestic violence. As foster families we set a new standard for them, a chance to break the cycle. This is often their first experience of a safe environment.
Domestic violence is a serious problem that has existed for centuries.
Domestic violence can happen to anyone, regardless of employment, education, race, or ethnic background, religion, marital status, physical ability, age, or sexual orientation. Domestic violence or battering is a pattern of abusive behaviors that some individuals use to control their intimate partners. Battering can include physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, as well as other controlling behaviors. The following questions may help you decide whether you are being abused. Does your partner ever . . .