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Citation

Osofsky JD. Am. Psychol. 1995; 50(9): 782-788.

Affiliation

Department of Pediatrics, Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans 70112, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, American Psychological Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7574189

Abstract

Violence has been characterized as a "public health epidemic" in the United States. At the same time, children's witnessing of violence is frequently overlooked by law enforcement officers, families, and others at the time of a violent incident. Although mothers describe the panic and fear in their children and themselves when violence occurs, little research or clinical attention has focused on the potential impact on children of living under conditions of chronic community violence. The purpose of this article is to present an overview of available research and clinical understanding of the effects of exposure to violence on school-age and younger children. Suggestions for future research and public policy initiatives are offered.


Language: en

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