Associated Consequences of Family Violence Across the Life Course
This infographic shows the consequences of family violence from infancy, to childhood, to adolesence, to adulthood, and into old age.
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Infancy:
- Injury
- Difficulty with regulation of emotions
- Attachment problems
- Developmental and growth delays
Childhood:
- Anxiety/mood disorders
- ADHD
- Behavioural difficulties
- Low self-esteem
- Peer difficulties
- Academic problems
Adolescence:
- Conduct disorders
- Substance abuse
- Suicide attempts
- Risky behaviours (e.g. unprotected sex)
- Eating disorders
- Dating violence prevention
Adulthood:
- Personality disorders
- Chronic disease and pain
- Relationship problems
- IPV perpetration
- Mistreatment of own children
Old age:
- Depression
- Decreased life expectancy
- Financial problems
This infographic emerged from the Issue-Based Newsletter 20: Links between the maltreatment of girls & later victimization or use of violence.
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