Health and social consequences of family violence

Family violence impacts on parenting ability (Chetty & Agee, 2009; Feletti & Anda, 2009; Feletti et al., 1998). International and New Zealand studies show that a mother’s exposure to family violence could impair her parenting capacity, including her ability to perceive the psychological trauma being caused to her children, as well as her ability to protect them and to facilitate their development (Card, 2004; Chetty & Agee, 2009; Hester et al., 2000; Osofsky, 2004; Zuckerman & Augustyn, 1995). A New Zealand study of young migrants of Indian origin highlights the added vulnerability of migrants who do not have their extended families to turn to (Chetty & Agee, 2009). Learners need to review VIP core training for the health and social consequences of family violence.