Domestic Violence In Teens

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In most cases domestic violence occurs many within our community. As most of us remember, being a teenager is difficult. But picture being a teenager and living in a house with domestic violence can have devastating, life-long effects. Teens facing the unique problem of domestic violence within the household have the thought these days of trying to fit in with their peers while keeping their home life a secret. Such as, having to move into a new environment and having to make new friends, teens have it hard because of what is going on around them. The consequence can be teens that never learn to form trusting, lasting relationships, can most likely be the ones who end up in violent relationships themselves. Not only does it occur in teens,

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