Parenting Content Topic Results
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Results displayed are grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections then by individual related materials. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
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June 2017
Child Sex Trafficking in America: A Guide for Parents and Guardians
Publisher(s):This fact sheet explains child sex trafficking, how children become victims, who the perpetrators are, statistics, indicators for exploitation, suggestions on how to keep your child safer and agencies for assistance and information.
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April 2017
The Foster Parent Resource Guide: TST-FC: A Trauma-Informed Caregiving Approach
Publisher(s):This resource walks through the TST-FC framework and concepts, offering exercises and support for foster parents.
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- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
March 2017
WEBINAR: Strengthening Hope and Resilience in Children, Youth, and Mothers in Domestic Violence Programs: Lessons from Friendship Home webinar
Publisher(s):This webinar highlighted the ways in which strengths-centered advocacy can help to mitigate or repair some of the potential negative impacts of domestic violence on children and youth, while also strengthening protective factors that can lead to resilience across the lifespan.
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December 2016
Rural Grant Evaluation Report: Journeys Home Home Visiting Project
Publisher(s):This report evaluates home-based advocacy programs in rural Vermont.
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December 2016
The Magic of Everyday Gestures: 8 Ways Parents and Caregivers Can Support Children Healing from Trauma
Publisher(s):This brochure is intended to help parents, families, and advocates connect with children who have experienced violence and support their healing using 8 simple actions.
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- Training Tools
November 2016
Healthy Moms, Happy Babies Safety Card (Florida)
Publisher(s): This safety card, adapted with state-specific information by the Florida Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Initiative, is intended to start conversations about domestic violence and safety planning between survivors and home visitors. The card includes helpful safety planning strategies and questions to ask.
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- Training Tools
January 2016
Toolkit: Teens and Media
Publisher(s): This toolkit provides resources to help adults promote safe and positive use of media for youth.
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November 2015
Considering Inter-Generational Violence When Planning for Prevention (Webinar)
Publisher(s): This webinar presented by Dr. Linda Chamberlain discusses children who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
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- NRCDV Publications
August 2015
What can advocates do to support non-offending parent(s) whose child has experienced sexual abuse?
Publisher(s): While some advocates work directly with children, others may not, but supporting the parent/caregiver is necessary so that they in turn can support their child through a recovery process. NRCDV's August 2015 TA Question of the Month offers guidance on how advocates can support parents through this difficult process.
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July 2015
Keeping Children Safe Online
Publisher(s):This article features information on the unique risks that children face online as well as simple steps that parents can take to keep their children safe.
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- NRCDV Publications
- Training Tools
June 2015
WEBINAR: Trauma-Informed Birth Support for Survivors of Abuse
Publisher(s):This webinar provides information on the impact of trauma in pregnancy and childbirth and outlines how a partnership between advocates and birth workers in the community may be of benefit to pregnant survivors of domestic or sexual violence. Together, victim advocacy and doula skills can set in motion a new beginning for healthier relationships between survivors of abuse and their newborns.
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May 2015
Final Report of the “Impact of Legal Representation on Child Custody Decisions among Families with a History of Intimate Partner Violence Study”
This report describes study that was conducted to test whether intimate partner violence victims gain greater legal protections in child custody cases when represented by an attorney.









