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You didn’t “just witness”
domestic violence,
you experienced…
Childhood
Domestic Violence
and you are more than you know.
THE PROBLEM: What Is Childhood Domestic Violence?
Unlike most other universally understood childhood adversities – such as physical child abuse or sexual abuse or divorce, CDV remains largely unknown, even among those who experience it, like Carlie. As an adult, Carlie became aware she experienced CDV and realized she’s more than she knows. And she’s not alone. Take the first step here.
THREE PATHS TO SOLUTIONS
Select your journey below for for education, empowerment, and straightforward steps.
THE REACH: 1 in 8 people are impacted – 1 billion lives globally
1 in 8 people experience childhood domestic violence globally. 275 million children according to UNICEF. And 725 million adults who were those children just a generation or two ago. And while these numbers are staggering, the lack of awareness is alarming, as many mistakenly believe that because they ‘just witnessed’ the violence, nothing happened. Increasing awareness, so those impacted know that they experienced childhood domestic violence is critical, as that alone provides validation, makes it easier to talk about and is the first step towards reversing the impact. More…
THE IMPACT: CDV can leave a deep mental imprint that can profoundly impact key areas of life into adulthood
A key step forward, is knowing what to call it, childhood domestic violence, as that validation itself, is intrinsically healing. More…
“While they may leave behind the adversity of their childhood, they’re unable to live the lives they truly want to lead today.”
Dr. Renee McDonald, Leading CDV Expert