Effects Of Domestic Violence On Learners' Performance In Kolir Sub-county, Bukedea District

The study examined the effects of domestic violence on learners' performance in Kolir Sub County, Bukedea district. The sample for the study consisted of 50 respondents randomly drawn from the twelve (12) schools of Kolir Sub-County. Data was collected with a questionnaire and interview guides. The data collected was subjected to statistical analysis using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) method that helped in effective analysis of data. The results indicated among Several causes of domestic violence have been identified and among others include; verbal alteration, financial constraints and school related reasons,socio-economic reasons like family earnings ,polygamy among others .Such causes have affected the performance of learners as domestic violence prevail in families. Government and other stakeholders should work closely to ensure that these children are safeguarded from such causes in order to see them continue with their academics just like any other child in the society, a number of effects have been cited among others include: Negative feelings (withdrawal, learning problems), depression, deviant behaviors, behavioral/emotional disturbance. These effects have either a long or short term effect in learners hence lowering the performance of the learners academically.