Services - Programs

Children Who Witness Abuse

Over 500,000 Canadian homes live with family violence. The effects of exposure to violence in relationships can follow a child from home to school, and to the larger community.

In 1998/99, approximately 378,000 children between the ages of 6 and 11 in Canada had witnessed violence at home at some point in their lives. This constitutes approximately 17% of the population in this age group.

Children's exposure to abuse significantly disrupts their academic, social and emotional development. Prevention and early intervention programs are critical for these children.

Exposure to witnessing parental violence in the home may lead to violent behaviour in the community and in future relationships.

Children Who Witness Abuse program offers: