Child and Youth Exposure to Violence in Illinois
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3/18/2019
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Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
Abstract
A large number of children and youth in the United States experience multiple forms of violence in their homes, schools, and community. These experiences can impact a child's personality development, mental health, academic success, and interpersonal relationships. This article presents data on the prevalence of childhood victimization and exposure to violence in Illinois. Also discussed are the impacts of those experiences and their implications for policy and practice.
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A large number of children and youth in the United States experience multiple forms of violence in their homes, schools, and community. These experiences can impact a child's personality development, mental health, academic success, and interpersonal relationships. This article presents data on the prevalence of childhood victimization and exposure to violence in Illinois. Also discussed are the impacts of those experiences and their implications for policy and practice.
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Child Abuse, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Community Violence, Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence