05/19/2026
When domestic violence happens in the home, children are affected too.
Behind closed doors, many children are experiencing fear, instability, and trauma that can shape their emotional and physical well-being for years to come.
The statistics are heartbreaking:�• 30% to 60% of intimate partner violence perpetrators also abuse children in the household.�• Children witnessed violence in nearly 1 in 4 (22%) intimate partner violence cases filed in state courts.�• 40% of child abuse victims also report experiencing domestic violence.�• The U.S. Advisory Board on Child Abuse and Neglect identified domestic violence as a major precursor to child abuse and neglect fatalities in the United States.
Children who grow up surrounded by violence are more likely to struggle with anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, and difficulties feeling safe and secure. No child should have to live in fear.
At Los Angeles House of Ruth, we are committed to helping survivors and their children find safety, healing, and hope. By supporting families impacted by domestic violence, we can help break generational cycles of abuse and build brighter futures for children.
Together, we can create homes where children feel protected, valued, and safe.