14.3 Challenges families face  (Page 8/11)

Summary

Today’s families face a variety of challenges, specifically to marital stability. While divorce rates have decreased in the last twenty-five years, many family members, especially children, still experience the negative effects of divorce. Children are also negatively impacted by violence and abuse within the home, with nearly 6 million children abused each year.

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Further research

To find more information on child abuse, visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services web site at (External Link) to review documents provided by the Child Welfare Information Gateway.

References

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Benson, Michael, and Greer Fox. 2004. When Violence Hits Home: How Economics and Neighborhood Play a Role . Washington, DC: National Institutes of Justice.

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