Articles Tagged: domestic violence

Kids growing up in violent homes react to danger in same way as battlefield soldiers

By Keith Kendrick, Dec 6, 2011

Violence in families affects children’s brains as much as danger on the battlefield affects soldiers, say scientists.

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School bullies go on to become wife beaters, claim researchers

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Jun 7, 2011

New research suggests that school bullies are more likely to become wife beaters in later life. A study has found that an astonishing one in four women will experience violence from partners, and 40% of men admit they have carried out domestic violence.

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Natalie Cassidy: Her dad speaks out over assault by fiance

By Kelly Rose Bradford, May 26, 2011

PA Natalie Cassidy's dad has told reporters how she and baby Eliza spent the weekend with him before police were ...

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Children to be taught about domestic violence at school

By Jenny Cornish, Nov 25, 2009

Schoolchildren are set to be taught about gender equality and domestic violence after the Government announced new ...

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