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“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.” quote by Amy Klobuchar
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“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.”

Amy Klobuchar

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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.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and protect all child victims.

Themes

child welfare violence psychology

Mood

concerned empathetic

Type

advocacy educational

When to use this quote

  • schools
  • social services
  • family counseling
  • legal policy

Key Concepts

trauma secondary victimization

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we better identify invisible victims?
  • What support systems help witnessing children?
A Different Perspective

Victim status may be overlooked without visible injuries.

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