THE IMPACT OF CHILDREN WITNESSING VIOLENCE

Over the past decade, Americans have recognized that violence has deep ly permeated the lives of the most vulnerable among us-children. There is great concern over the effect these terrible experiences will have on present and future generations. It has also awakened the collectiv e consciousness of our society that the impact of violence extends wel l beyond the child who is physically victimized to other larger groups of children such as those who witness these events. This article revi ews the impact violence has on children.