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Delaware
Statistics on children, youth and families in Delaware from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and KIDS COUNT in Delaware
Children who are victim of or witness to community violence in Delaware
Children who are victim of or witness to community violence
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Why This Indicator Matters
Children who experience community violence are either a victims or bystanders to violent crime in their community. Children who witness community violence are likely to internalize symptoms and anxiety. Current knowledge about children who witness community violence understands that urban children particularly are more likely to experience disruptive behavior issues, a variety of co-occurring emotional and behavioral symptoms, and poor psycho-social functioning and hostility. Risk factors for Children who witness community violence include attention impairment and declines in cognitive performance.
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Definition and Source
PROVIDER
Definition
Children who were ever a victim of violence or a witness to violence in their neighborhood, two-year average
Data Source
Center for Child and Adolescent Health, National Survey of Children's Health
Last Updated
December 2024