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A sample of children aged 6-12, of whom 20 had witnessed domestic violence and and 15 had not, was examined for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and witness status was found to be a significant predictor of PTSD. Implications for clinical intervention are discussed.
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