HELP

HELP
For the children
Victims advocates of Columbiana County Prosecutor Robert Herron's office said children who see or hear domestic violence often:
Feel fearful, depressed or anxious.Feel powerless to stop violence.Feel isolated and withdrawn.Will blame themselves for the abuse.Will take on parental roles.Have poor impulse control.Are at risk for drug and alcohol abuse.Are at risk for running away to escape.Babies exposed to violence may be very restless, cry more than normal, or have trouble sleeping.Young children may have difficulty talking about the fear they are feeling. They may complain of stomachaches, or be more afraid to go to bed than usual. Bed wetting or thumb sucking may increase. They may become frightened during even minor family conflicts, or may try to get between parents to keep them from fighting.Older children find it difficult to concentrate in school, so their grades may drop. Fights in school may increase, as well as conflicts with teachers and other authority figures.
For more information about the Children Who Witness Violence program in Columbiana County, call the prosecutor's office at (330) 420-0140 or the prosecutor's juvenile division, (330) 424-9012. For help after regular business hours, call the 24-hour help hot line at (330) 424-7767.
Source: Columbiana County prosecutor's officevictim assistance staff