Understanding adult survivors of domestic violence in childhood
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Understanding adult survivors of domestic violence in childhood

by Gill Hague

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Adults who were exposed to domestic violence as children : introduction and background --Before you grow up : what the research tells us about children who experience domestic violence --Scarcely an issue at all : research on adults who experienced domestic violence as children --The impacts of childhood domestic violence on adults : what survivors say --Finding hope in a cold place and thriving against the odds : testimony by 'Rose Wood' --Dealing with at the time : working with children exposed to domestic violence to enable less painful later adulthoods --Still hurting : testimony by 'Anna' --How to move forward : recovery, assistance and support for adults with childhood experience of domestic abuse --Both pain and being shielded : testimony of 'Patrick' --It can be over : conclusions.