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January 2007
Concepts in Creating Culturally Responsive Services for Supervised Visitation Centers
Publisher(s):This resource focuses on how to become a culturally responsive organization, particularly in terms of visitation practices for families who have experienced intimate partner violence.
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January 2007
Do Children Sexually Abuse Other Children? Preventing sexual abuse among children and youth
Publisher(s):This guide discusses what may be age-appropriate or developmentally-expected sexual behavior. It also talks about some of the things that adults can do to help prevent sexually harmful behavior between children.
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December 2006
Building Bridges Between Healthy Marriage, Responsible Fatherhood, and Domestic Violence Programs
Publisher(s):This guide shares key lessons learned at the “Building Bridges Between Healthy Marriage, Responsible Fatherhood, and Domestic Violence Fields Conference,” where participants focused on strategies for working together to achieve the goals all three fields have in common -- fostering safe and healthy intimate partner relationships and parent-child relationships.
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January 2006
The Impact of Exposure to Domestic Violence on Child Development
Publisher(s):Provides a detailed chart that illustrates the impact of exposure to domestic violence on 5 stages of child development as defined by Erikson. Describes general impact, specific signs/symptoms, and children's perspectives from infancy through adolescence.
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January 2006
"Why are Mami y Papi Fighting?" Latino Youths Perceptions of Why Parents Fight
Publisher(s):This research poster includes the findings from a study that focused on learning about what Latino/a youth believe are the reasons for their parents fights.
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January 2005
Keeping Children Safe
Publisher(s):This handbook provides information, education, and guidance to those who want to join the fight against child abuse, as well as those who may need to receive services or support to help stop the cycle of abuse within their own lives and family circles.
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- General Material
- Training Tools
January 2005
Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP)
Publisher(s):Center Against Domestic Violence, Office of Domestic Violence and Emergency Intervention Services, U.S. Department of Social Services of the Human Resources Administration, City of New York
This school-based domestic violence prevention curriculum teaches students to recognize and prevent teen relationship abuse. Lesson plans include a variety of exercises. Parent workshop information and school staff development materials are also included.
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September 2004
Fact Sheet: Domestic Violence and Pregnancy
Publisher(s):Highlights the prevalence, risks, and lethality of violence against pregnant women.
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January 2004
Early Childhood, Domestic Violence, and Poverty: Helping Young Children and Their Families
Publisher(s):This paper contains practical guidelines and policy recommendations for pediatric health settings, early childhood programs, family support providers, police, and domestic violence agencies.
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- General Material
January 2004
Vermont's Partnership Between Domestic Violence Programs and Child Protective Services
Publisher(s):Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (VNADSV), Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF), Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services (VCCVS)
Series of publications discuss a coordinated systems approach, provide model policy responses to issues impacting children exposed to domestic violence and review confidentiality and information-sharing issues that arise through collaborations.
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- General Material
January 2004
Advocacy Matters: Helping Mothers and Their Children Involved with the Child Protection System
Publisher(s):"This document's purpose is to underscore the importance of the advocates work, provide tips for how to improve practice in this area, and inspire them to better understand women's situations and help them be safe and self-sufficient."
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January 2004
Your Family and Spam
Publisher(s):This fact sheet contains information for parents about 'spam', or unsolicited commercial (or bulk) email. It describes spam and how spammers get email addresses, the dangers for children, and offers tips for dealing with and avoiding spam