Chances are we've all known a child who has lived with domestic violence in the past, witnessed some intense parental arguments, or is currently living in a home where one parent hits or hurts other family members.
Domestic violence destroys families and disrupts a child's emotional development.
Ask for outside help. I would also add extended family members such as grandparents, aunts, or uncles. An important theme in the book is to keep telling if someone doesn't listen or discounts what the child says. Children are also encouraged to call an abuse hotline themselves to get help for their families. These agencies are listed under different names in different areas.