Educational, judicial, and social outcomes of children exposed to intimate partner violence

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Kelly Russell1, Randy Walld2, Carrie Esopenko3

  • 1Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada; Excellence in Neurodevelopment and Rehabilitation Research in Child Health Research Theme - Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.

Child Abuse & Neglect
|April 28, 2026
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Children exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) face higher risks for poor educational achievement, judicial involvement, and social challenges. Early intervention and support programs are crucial to mitigate these adverse outcomes for affected youth.

Area of Science:

  • Childhood development
  • Public health
  • Social epidemiology

Background:

  • Childhood exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) is linked to negative long-term consequences.
  • Understanding these outcomes is critical for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between childhood exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) and subsequent educational, judicial, and social outcomes.
  • To compare outcomes in children with EIPV versus those without.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective, population-based cohort study in Manitoba, Canada.
  • Longitudinal follow-up of children (<18 years) from 2002 to 2019.
  • Matched cohort (10,731 EIPV cases vs. 53,655 controls) analyzed for social, educational, and judicial outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Children with EIPV showed increased risk for not meeting Grade 7 math and Grade 8 reading/writing expectations, and higher high school withdrawal rates.
  • EIPV exposure elevated the risk of young adult involvement in crime (victim, accused, witness) and with Child and Family Services.
  • Female children with EIPV had a higher risk of teenage pregnancy.

Conclusions:

  • Childhood exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) significantly increases the risk of adverse educational, judicial, and social outcomes.
  • There is a critical need for enhanced social programming and interventions to prevent IPV and support affected children.
  • Early identification and support systems are essential for mitigating the long-term impact of EIPV.
Abstract

Keywords:
Administrative dataAdolescenceChildrenIntimate partner violence

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