TITLE:
Effects of Domestic Violence on Child—A Case Study of Chinhoyi
AUTHORS:
Privilege M. Chadwick-Charuma, Maria Tsvere, Patience Mutopo
KEYWORDS:
Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence Households, Child Maltreatment
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.10 No.10,
September
20,
2022
ABSTRACT: Background: This article discusses the effects of domestic violence on children and
how it compares to forms of child abuse. Aim: The purpose of this
article is to explore if domestic violence in households where there are
children should be classified as a form of child abuse and be dealt with in the
same way as other types of child abuse. Methods: For this study, primary
data from a qualitative research methodology was carried out in Chinhoyi,
Mashonaland West. Community members were interviewed and focus groups were used
to collect data on child abuse and domestic violence. Secondary data was also
used to explore what is known about child abuse and domestic violence. Conclusion: To effectively fight against child abuse, it is very important that all types
of child maltreatment such as Domestic Violence are identified.