Bone Quote by Amy Klobuchar
“It doesn't take a bruise or a broken bone for a child to be a victim of domestic violence. Kids who witness domestic violence are victims, too.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Senate Hearing on Child Welfare, 2022
Children are harmed by observing violence, not only by physical injury, so witnessing abuse makes them victims as well.
In simple terms: Seeing abuse harms kids.
Recognize and protect all child victims.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- schools
- social services
- family counseling
- legal policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better identify invisible victims?
- What support systems help witnessing children?
Victim status may be overlooked without visible injuries.