Been an abuse victim or witness abuse have been reported to have a big impact in the youth growth. According to NIJ kids that have been victims of sexual assault are three to five times more likely to suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by witnessing or experiencing a terrifying event in the youth life. This can include nightmares, anxiety attacks and sometimes flashbacks that bring them back to the terrible event of their lives. Been an abuse victim can lead the youth to alcohol and drug abuse and it can also include criminal activities. According to NIJ “Being abused or neglected as a child increases the likelihood of arrest as a juvenile by 59 percent,
