Season 5 Episode 4: Unveiling the Impact of Domestic Violence on Children: Beyond the Myth of the Child Witness

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Discover the hard truths about the impact of domestic violence on children as David and Ruth discuss the "Myth of the Child Witness" chapter from David's book Stop Blaming Mothers and Ignoring Fathers: How to Transform the Way We Keep Children Safe from Domestic Violence. By listening to this episode, you'll come away with a deeper understanding and a sense of urgency to shift the way society responds to young survivors. Listen as Ruth and David pull back the curtain on the often-invisible effects of witnessing abuse and how these experiences shape the lives of children far beyond what is visible to the eye.
Are children just passive bystanders in the face of domestic violence, or are they silent bearers of trauma? What happens when we do not name the perpetrator as the cause of the children's harm or highlight their responsibilities as carers? David and Ruth's discussions traverse the landscape of this misconception, challenging the passive language that labels children merely as witnesses and advocating for a language that reflects their true experiences. They address the crucial need for systems to hold perpetrators accountable and prevent children from replicating harmful behaviors. This conversation makes the case for recognizing the autonomy of children and the essential role of the non-abusive parent in fostering a child's emotional safety.
Wrapping up their insightful conversation, Ruth and David underscore the critical role adults play in understanding and supporting children affected by domestic violence. Delving into the Safe & Together Model, David and Ruth stress the importance of an ecosystem that supports both the child and the non-abusive parent.

Join Ruth and David as they honor the resilience of children everywhere and strive to transform the dialogue around domestic violence, one listener at a time.

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Chapters

1. Season 5 Episode 4: Unveiling the Impact of Domestic Violence on Children: Beyond the Myth of the Child Witness (00:00:00)

2. Child Witness Myth Exploration (00:01:06)

3. Myth of the Child Witness (00:06:31)

4. Challenging the Myth of Child Witnesses (00:15:11)

5. Understanding Child Impact and Perpetrator Behavior (00:30:55)

6. Understanding and Supporting Child Witnesses (00:39:38)

7. Child Witness Myth and Parenting Realities (00:48:35)

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