Does Domestic Violence Have an Impact on Children in Later Life Stages in the UK?

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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ABSTRACT

This paper is an attempt to discuss the impact that domestic violence has on the children in the later stages of their lives. It discusses the psychological, social and mental impact that domestic violence has on the children in the later stages of their lives as well as the short term impacts that they have. The methodology that has been applied in order to carry out this research is qualitative and quantitative. The interviews were conducted as well as a survey was carried out in order to get the responses of the children who have been through domestic violence. The results show that domestic violence has a negative impact on the lives of the children during the later stages of their lives. . This study can be beneficial for governmental agencies and policy makers in order to modify the existing policies and systems related to domestic violence. The researcher has made an attempt to highlight the issues which are prevailed in the society in order to impede such acts which has their severe impact on the life of a child. The reader can get an overview of the concept of domestic violence, outcomes of exposure to domestic violence and normal child development being victimized.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

LIST OF FIGURESIX

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION1

1.1 Introduction1

1.2 Background of the Study1

1.3 Interest in Chosen Topic2

1.4 Rationale for Selecting Topic2

1.5 Topic Involvement in Social Work Practice3

1.6 Aims and Objectives3

1.7 Research Questions4

1.8 Definitions4

1.8.1 Domestic Violence:4

1.8.2 Physical Abuse:4

1.8.3 Sexual violence:4

1.9 UK Law On Domestic Violence5

CHAPTER 02: LITERATURE REVIEW6

2.1 Introduction6

2.2 Domestic Violence6

2.3 Prevalence of Children Exposed to Domestic Violence7

2.4 Outcomes of Exposure to Domestic Violence8

2.5 Aggressive Behaviour9

2.6 Theoretical Perspectives9

2.6.1 Feminist Theory10

2.7 Opposing Viewpoints on Domestic Violence10

2.8 Normal Child Development10

2.9 Effects of Domestic Violence on Children11

2.9.1 Infants11

2.9.2 Toddlers and Preschool-Age Children12

2.9.3 Elementary School-Age Children12

2.9.4 Adolescence13

2.10 General Effects on Children13

2.11 Legislative Perspective14

2.12 Policy Perspective15

2.13 Impact of Multiple Foster Placements on Forming Relationships in Adult Hood15

2.14 Emotional Impact of Domestic Violence on Young People15

2.15 Children's Act16

2.16 Social Work Laws legislation policy16

2.17 Literature Search17

2.18 Rationale for Selecting ...