Violence in the home can often go unseen and unreported, but it can have a profound effect on those who go through it. While domestic violence can is often viewed as an adult problem, it is also common in teen relationships.
Why this Student Spoke Out
In this report, Lia of Youth Voice explored how domestic violence impacts her community of Broom County, N.Y.
To listen to Lia's radio story, hit play below.
You can also check out other radio reports from Youth Voice here.
Youth Voice is a project at WSKG, a public media station in Binghamton, N.Y., that showcases radio pieces written and produced by a group of student reporters.
I think we've been witnessing violence for years, whether in reality through the media or through video games, and I don't think that's a first-hand effect.