Hitting and Hurting: Living in a Violent Family

Synopsis

Intended for children who live in a family where adults are violent towards each other, this book recognizes and empathizes with the sense of fear, isolation and responsibility which they may feel and aims to encourage them to speak out and seek help. It's sensitive coverage of emotional issues also includes the complex feelings children may experience if they are moved away from home into a refuge, their hopes and fears for the future and advice on dealing with their own anger and frustration.