In conclusion, domestic violence is quite prevalent in Aboriginal families which can be traced back to colonization and colonialism. As a result, these families have lost their autonomy and their family lives have been disrupted. Furthermore, it created inter-generational trauma that still affects Aboriginal families. Additionally, families have developed maladaptive ways to cope with the trauma suffered which can affect their current families. Violence against women is a widespread phenomenon, however, aboriginal women are three times more likely than their non-Aboriginal counterparts to experience domestic violence. Furthermore, violence in the family have an adverse effect on victims especially children. However, parents are unaware that
