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Children’s Exposure to Violence, Crime, and Abuse: An Update,
Department of JusticeOffice of Justice ProgramsOffice of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention A Message From OJJDPC hildren are exposed to violence every day in their homes, schools, and communities. Such Exposure can cause them significant physical, mental, and emotional harm with long-term effects that can last well into Attorney General launched Defending Childhood in September 2010 to unify the Department of Justice s efforts to address children s Exposure to violence under one initiative. Through Defending Childhood, the Department is raising public awareness about the issue and supporting practitioners, researchers, and policymakers as they seek solutions to address it. A component of Defending Childhood, OJJDP s Safe Start Initiative continues efforts begun in 1999 to enhance practice, research, training and technical assistance, and public education about children and violence.
for sexual victimization to more than half (54.5 percent) for any assault. During their lifetimes, one in four (25.6 percent) were victims of maltreatment, two in five (40.2 percent) were victims of property crimes, and two in five (39.2 percent) witnessed violence. Background . Childhood exposure to violence, crime, and abuse can lead to serious
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