How does domestic violence affect children?

Domestic violence has profound impacts on children, as illustrated in Jamie's tragic case where her young daughter is now left to grow up without her mother. When children witness or experience domestic violence, they suffer significant psychological trauma that can affect their emotional development and mental health long-term. This tragedy highlights not only the immediate loss for the child but also represents the broader issue of how violence in the home disrupts normal childhood development, leaving lasting scars that may require specialized therapeutic interventions.