When you grow up living with domestic violence, you experience

Childhood Domestic Violence

Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) is

when a person grows up living in a home with violence
between their parents or violence towards a parent.

You are not alone.

Why does no one talk about it?

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  • 1
    Billion

    Globally experience CDV

  • 1 in 7

    An estimated 1 in 7
    experience CDV

  • less than
    15%

    Current awareness
    of this issue


What is the impact?

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While they may leave behind the violence of their childhood, they’re unable to live the lives they want to lead today. 

– Dr. Renee McDonald
Leading CDV expert

If you experienced CDV, you most likely experienced one or more of the following in your childhood home:

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  • Physical child abuse
  • Sexual abuse
  • Emotional abuse
  • Physical neglect
  • Emotional neglect
  • Divorced parents
  • Parental alcohol or drug abuse
  • Mentally ill parent
  • Incarceration of a parent

Some discover the ‘Ordinary Magic’ that is Resilience

Chelsea’s Story: Because of what I went through, there’s nothing I can’t do now. I have already faced so much fear in my life, everything else seems so small in comparison.

Read Chelsea's Story

What can you do?

  • Quiz

    If you’re not sure whether you or someone you care about experienced CDV, this simple quiz will help you get the answer.

     

    Take Our Quiz

  • CDV Library

    A compilation of the leading research in the field and personal stories from those who have experienced CDV.

     

    Read Our Articles

  • Tools

    Our CDV TOOLKIT was created with input from leading experts, using the best known practices in the field.

     

    Access Our Tools

What is it like to experience CDV?

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