Because the mother is struggling to survive, she is often not there for her children. Because the dad is so consumed with controlling everyone, he is also not there for his children. These children are abandoned physically, emotionally and psychologically." They also go on to say, “Boys who witness their mothers being abusive are more likely to beat their partners as adults than boys raised in non-violent homes. For girls, adolescence can lead to the belief that threats and violence are the norm in relationships. Children from abusive homes are at greater risk for alcohol/drug abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, and juvenile delinquency. Witnessing domestic violence is the best predictor of juvenile delinquency and adult crime. It is also the main reason why children run away." In conclusion, the abuser will make excuses to explain why he behaves the way he does, it is always someone or something else that is the cause. The abuser will always live in denial of their actions. The short- and long-term effects on the abused person and/or children last a lifetime, even after they have freed themselves from the violence. A victim of domestic violence will not suffer