I'm writing in response to the article "Funding to Offer More Support to Young Victims," which was published on the Eastbourne Herald website. I thank you for drawing attention to this issue, and applaud the efforts to gain funding for young victims of violent acts such as domestic violence. This article depicts the importance of funding programs that support young victims of domestic violence. From my perspective as a wife, a nurse, and a mother, I feel this is an issue that needs to be addressed not only in Sussex, this issue must be addressed by every government official. Domestic Violence does not discriminate, it does not care if you are old, young, black, or white. Anyone can be exposed to domestic violence, and its negative effects. This problem can lead to various other problems during an individual's lifetime, therefore, something must be done in order to assist them in finding a safer future. First, having funding for programs that support young victims is a necessity, not an option. As stated in the article, "domestic abuse affects all ages in our society and there is an increasing number of young people who are victims or witnesses of domestic abuse." Extra funding will support these young people and help them get the justice they deserve.  According to the article Teen dating violence cuts both ways: One in six girls and guys are aggressors, victims or both, the relationships that an individual is exposed to during their youth will determine the quality of their relationships when they become adult. Providing intervention for youth faced with abused will assist in preventing domestic abuse when they become adults. The only way to prevent issues in the future is to address them in the present. As an Emergency Room nurse in a busy New York hospital, I have worked with several victims of domestic violence. many of the victims feel they do not have a way out of the relationship, or stay in the relationship "for the kids