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Prevention Programs for Families Affected by Domestic Violence
Domestic violence can interfere with both parents' ability to parent to such a degree that the children may be neglected or abused. The demands of parenting can be overwhelming to an abused parent suffering from trauma, damaged self-confidence, and other emotional effects of experiencing domestic violence. Child welfare professionals need to have resources available to help parents who are victims of domestic violence to protect their children from abuse and neglect. This section includes resources and information on research, program initiatives, and parenting strategies to protect children in families experiencing domestic violence.
Child Protection Practices With Families Experiencing Domestic Violence
Children's Bureau (HHS) User Manual Series (2003)
In Child Protection in Families Experiencing Domestic Violence
Provides guiding principles and desired outcomes for child protective services cases involving domestic violence.
Child Wellbeing: Full List of Key Resources
Futures Without Violence
Lists resources and information on initiatives to protect children in families affected by domestic violence.
Domestic Violence and Child Protection: Directions for Good Practice
Humphreys & Stanley (2006)
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Explores the challenge of simultaneously meeting the needs of adults experiencing domestic violence and the specific needs of their children. Also offers positive models for practice.
Domestic Violence and the Maltreatment of Children
Radford & Hester (2006)
In Mothering Through Domestic Violence
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Presents research findings on the link between domestic violence and the maltreatment of children.
Prevalence of Children's Exposure to Domestic Violence and Child Maltreatment: Implications for Prevention and Intervention
Osofsky
Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 6(3), 2003
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Reviews research on the prevalence of children's exposure to domestic violence, the co-occurrence of domestic violence and child maltreatment, and the impact of exposure on children.
Protecting Children From Domestic Violence: Strategies for Community Intervention
Jaffe, Baker, & Cunningham (Ed.) (2004)
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Provides an interdisciplinary perspective of the collaboration that must occur in the community to protect children in the context of the family.
Supporting Children Who Live With Violence
Futures Without Violence
Provides tools, resources, and technical assistance to State domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions and local domestic violence programs. The goal is to increase programs' capacity to respond effectively and with a research-informed approach.