Understanding what children say children's experiences of domestic violence, parental substance misuse and parental health problems - Gorin, Sarah (National Children's Bureau, 2004)
Includes bibliographical references
Focusing on UK research dating from 1990 to 2003, this literature review examines what children say about living in families where there is domestic violence, parental substance misuse or parental health problems
Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; Background; Policy and practice context; How many children experience these problems at home?; How might children be affected?; Definitions; Methods; 2. Understanding children's experiences; Children's discovery of parental problems; Trying to understand parents' behaviour; Parental violence and conflict; Risk of maltreatment; Physical abuse; Emotional abuse; Neglect and chaotic lifestyles; Sexual abuse; Responsibilities in the home; Children's education; Making and maintaining friendships; Summary of key points