The aim of this systematic integrative review was to review existing research on children in domestic violence shelters, and specifically to examine previous research on how shelters contribute to children’s life situation after leaving a violent home. The review includes 28 scientific articles published between 1984 and 2021. These were thematically analyzed and discussed using a children’s rights perspective to identify strengths and limitations in existing research and social work practice. The analysis resulted in five themes: (1) safety and security, (2) health, behavior, and support, (3) schooling, (4) spare time and shelter environment, and (5) social relationships. Safety and security is a theme of great importance, and if this aspects is lacking, it can adversely affect other areas of the children’s lives. Overall, the children feel safe at the shelters, and they appreciate the playgrounds and activities offered by the shelter. They often make friends at the shelter. The children’s right to be protected from violence appears to be prioritized, but the studies show the importance of also acknowledging children’s rights to support, education, recreational time, and social relationships, to improve their life situation at the shelter.

本系统综合评价的目的是回顾现有的关于家庭暴力收容所儿童的研究，特别是检查以前关于收容所如何影响儿童离开暴力家庭后的生活状况的研究。该评论包括 1984 年至 2021 年间发表的 28 篇科学文章。这些文章从儿童权利的角度进行了专题分析和讨论，以确定现有研究和社会工作实践的优势和局限性。分析得出五个主题：(1) 安全和保障，(2) 健康、行为和支持，(3) 学校教育，(4) 业余时间和住所环境，以及 (5) 社会关系。安全和保障是一个非常重要的主题，如果缺乏这方面的内容，可能会对孩子们生活的其他方面产生不利影响。全面的，孩子们在避难所感到安全，他们很喜欢避难所提供的游乐场和活动。他们经常在避难所交朋友。儿童免受暴力侵害的权利似乎被优先考虑，但研究表明，承认儿童获得支持、教育、娱乐时间和社会关系的权利也很重要，以改善他们在收容所的生活状况。