Florida Children in Domestic Violence
Florida children should never be placed in situations where they are exposed to domestic violence. Izzy's Law FL advocates for stronger protections to ensure child safety is the highest priority in custody and visitation decisions.
Florida Domestic
Violence Facts:
Fact 1:
Children don't have to be physically harmed to be victims.
Florida recognizes that children who witness domestic violence can suffer serious emotional and psychological harm, even when they are not the direct target of the abuse.
Fact 2:
Domestic violence and child abuse often occur together.
Research shows that in families where domestic violence is present, child maltreatment frequently occurs as well, making children in these homes significantly more vulnerable.
Fact 3:
Domestic violence remains a major problem in Florida.
More than 106,000 domestic violence crimes were reported to Florida law enforcement in a single year, impacting thousands of families and children across the state.
Fact 4:
Statistics from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
1 in 15 children are exposed to intimate partner violence each year, and 90% of these children witness these instances at home.