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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.
Children and Families
Family Violence Prevention Fund
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.
Parenting
Breaking Free, Starting Over: Parenting in the Aftermath of Family Violence
Dalpiaz (2004)
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Describes strategies parents can use to help children heal from the emotional effects of domestic violence by reframing parents' perspectives and teaching them positive discipline and communication.
Caring Dads: Helping Fathers Value Their Children
Scott, Francis, Crooks, & Kelly (2006)
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Describes a group intervention program designed for men who have maltreated their children and/or exposed them to domestic violence. The program is organized around four therapeutic goals: engaging men, building positive parenting skills, recognizing and countering abuse, and rebuilding trust with children.
Fathering After Violence
Family Violence Prevention Fund
Describes a national initiative to enhance the safety and well-being of women and children by motivating men to renounce violence and become better fathers and more supportive parenting partners.
Helping Children Thrive: Supporting Woman Abuse Survivors as Mothers: A Resource to Support Parenting (PDF - 1070 KB)
Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System (2004)
Offers general parenting guidance about children of all ages and specific parenting guidance for families impacted by woman abuse.
Parenting by Men Who Batter: New Directions for Assessment and Intervention
Edleson & Williams (2006)
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Explores contact between abusive men and their children, including information on father involvement, postseparation parenting plans, and the evaluation of parenting programs for men who batter.
Parenting in the Context of Domestic Violence (PDF - 766 KB)
Judicial Council of California, Administrative Office of the Courts (2003)
Reviews literature describing the parenting styles of perpetrators and victims of domestic violence and examining the effectiveness of various intervention strategies designed to address the trauma experienced by children.
Parenting Stress, Parenting Behavior, and Children's Adjustment in Families Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence
Huth-Bocks & Hughes
Journal of Family Violence, 23(4), 2008
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Considers the effect of parental stress and child behavioral and emotional outcomes and discusses implications for interventions with battered women.
Unhealthy Parenting and Potential Mediators as Contributing Factors to Future Intimate Violence: A Review of the Literature
Schwartz, Hage, Bush, & Burns
Trauma, Violence, and Abuse, 7(3), 2006
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Focuses on parenting style and corporal punishment as contributing factors to future intimate violence, including implications for preventing family violence.
State and local examples
CAP: Children's Domestic Abuse Program: 2000-2001 Evaluation Report (PDF - 1800 KB)
Wilder Research Center (2003)
Evaluates a program focusing on the prevention, reduction, and elimination of violence within families by means of counseling, education, and support.
Domestic Violence/Child Abuse Commission: Findings and Recommendations (PDF - 1400 KB)
Orange County Domestic Violence/Child Abuse Commission (2005)
Discusses recommendations to identify practices that would lead to the implementation of a zero tolerance policy for domestic violence and child abuse in Orange County, Florida.