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Domestic violence against men: Recognize patterns, seek help
Recognize domestic violence against men
Children and abuse
Break the cycle
Create a safety plan
Protect your communication and location
Content
Know the signs of domestic violence
Understand the cycle
Don't take the blame
Recognize barriers
Learn how abuse affects children
Make a safety plan
Stay digitally safe
Where to seek help
Children and abuse
Break the cycle
Create a safety plan
Protect your communication and location
Content
Know the signs of domestic violence
Understand the cycle
Don't take the blame
Recognize barriers
Learn how abuse affects children
Make a safety plan
Stay digitally safe
Where to seek help
Learn how abuse affects children
Domestic violence has an impact on children. That's true even if no one physically harms them. Domestic violence in their home makes children more likely to have emotional, social and developmental problems. They also are at a higher risk of mental health conditions, problems at school, aggressive behavior and low self-esteem.
Some people worry that seeking help could make the danger for their children worse. Or that it might break up the family. Some parents worry that abusive partners will try to take their children away from them. But getting help is the best way to protect your children — and yourself.
