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The papers in this special issue of Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review provided an overview of what is known about children's exposure to domestic violence, and include indications of gaps in extant research. These gaps and research needs are summarized in this conclusion. Specifically, there is need for further research in several broad areas: definition and measurement of children's exposure to domestic violence; development of research methods and statistical designs that provide detailed information and provide for evidence of intervention effectiveness; impact of domestic violence on parenting and family functioning; the role of child factors and exposure to violence factors in predicting developmental risk and resilience; medical and health consequences of exposure to violence; and the nature of child-system interaction in response to domestic violence. Research needs in these areas are discussed in greater detail, and specific questions are raised for further development.
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Prinz, R.J., Feerick, M.M. Next Steps in Research on Children Exposed to Domestic Violence. Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev 6, 215–219 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1024966501143
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1024966501143