t disorder may be associated with witnessing domestic violence (Fergusson & Horwood, 1998, p.1). Exposure to domestic abuse has a strong correlation with children exhibiting conduct disorder which more often then not leads to criminal offending (Fergusson & Horwood, 1998, p.1). Another criminal offense that children of batters take place in is property crime (Fergusson & Horwood, 1998, p.1). Property crime includes vandalism, graffiti, etc. There is an apparent correlation with father initiated domestic violence and an increase in property crimes committed by the children who have witnessed the violence (Fergusson & Horwood, 1998, p.1). I am not saying that all people who commit crimes have witnessed domestic violence, just that there is obviously a strong relationship between the two. A child witnessing domestic violence may increase the risk of suicidal behavior has an adult (Anda & Chapman & Dube & Felitti & Giles & Williamson, 2001, p.1). There is an increasing recognition that domestic violence is a public health issue and that it is related to suicidal ideation in the children who witness it (Hill & Nabors & Reynolds & Wallace & Weist, 2001. p.2). These children who witness domestic abuse are also more likely to mutilate themselves (Anda & Chapman & Dube & Felitti & Giles & Williamson, 2001, p.9). Suicide is usually proceeded by anti social behavior. Children who witness violence between their parents are at a greater risk for developing anti social behaviors (Fergusson & Horwood, 1998, p.3), which in turn can lead to suicide or suicide attempts later in life. The immediacy of the stress and pain of witnessing domestic are experiences not easily escaped by children (Anda & Chapman & Dube & Felitti & Giles & Williamson, 2001, p.8). This makes suicide appear to be the only solution to a problem that they can not control (Anda & Chapman & Dube & Felitti & Giles & Williamson, 2001, p.8). The relationship between domestic violence and ...
