Abstract:
This article investigates the impact of spousal violence on children. Spousal violence in the
home affects children negatively and its impact goes beyond their childhood years into
adulthood. Some children become dysfunctional in life as a result of their exposure to violence
between their parents. These children may exhibit symptoms associated with post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD) later on in life. A case study of a family exposed to violence was
undertaken. Findings from this case scenario were measured against existing literature. A
pastoral care method of responding to the victims is proposed in order for them to be healed.
Description:
This article has been adapted from L.G.S.’s (University of
Pretoria) MA dissertation, which was completed under the
supervision of M.J.M. (University of Pretoria), South Africa. (http://hdl.handle.net/2263/26269)
