Except it isn’t. There is mounting evidence from increasing research that argues there are longer-term and wider effects, not just on the victims but also on the perpetrators and even those who watch such activities from the sidelines.
For example, victims often experience ongoing fear, anxiety and recurring nightmares, according to an expert, and there are warning signs.
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