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Domestic violence as a risk factor for the occurrence and development of behavioural disorders in children

Lazić Ljubinka (Regional Association of Professional Workers in Social Care, Republic of Srpska, Bosna and Herzegovina), l.ljub@yahoo.com

Exposure to a traumatic event such as domestic violence has many negative consequences. The subject of this paper is the behaviour disorder of children as a consequence of domestic violence as a risk factor. The paper is based on a case study of the centre for social work. The case of domestic violence, identified consequences and actions undertaken by the center has been analysed. Along with a brief overview of the etiological explanation, the paper gives an overview of the connection between victimization of a child by domestic violence and the manifested behavioural disorder of a chuld. This is done on a concrete example of a family in which violence is present, which is witnessed by the child who shows behavioural disorder. The nalysis indicates violence as a risk factor for juvenile behaviour disorder and delinquency. Therefore, importance of a comprehensive approach within social protection and education systems to children with behavioural disorders is pointed out.

Keywords: domestic violence, family, child behaviour disorder, social protection