Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-15-2024
Abstract
This capstone explores the complex topic of interpersonal violence which impacts children in the home and their school outcomes. Understanding children who are not getting their emotional or physical needs met could have a harder time focusing, staying awake, or being present in the classroom is incredibly important. This paper examines the pre-existing literature on the topic of how children react to interpersonal violence and how punishment in schools can affect academic outcomes. A solution is proposed for teachers to be taught trauma informed care to increase empathy towards students and decrease behavioral suspensions. Trauma informed care can mitigate partial or full traumatic symptoms in the classroom and implementing this could help give a child a second chance and some grace for their circumstances.
Recommended Citation
Hurst, Samantha, "Interpersonal Violence and the Impact on Children’s Educational Outcomes" (2024). Senior Capstone Papers. 9.
https://digitalcollections.lipscomb.edu/sws_capstone/9