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Child Protection in Families Experiencing Domestic Violence.
User Manual Series (2003)
Author(s):  Office on Child Abuse and Neglect., Caliber Associates.
Bragg
Year Published:  2003



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Domestic violence is a devastating social problem that affects every segment of the population. While system responses are primarily targeted towards adult victims of abuse, increasing attention is now focused on the children who witness domestic violence. Studies estimate that 10 to 20 percent of children are at risk for exposure to domestic violence. Research also indicates children exposed to domestic violence are at an increased risk of being abused or neglected, and that a majority of studies reveal there are adult and child victims in 30 to 60 percent of families who experience domestic violence. This manual provides background ...

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

1 - Purpose and Overview

2 - The Overlap Between Child Maltreatment and Domestic Violence

3 - The Basics of Domestic Violence

4 - Child Protection Practices with Families Experiencing Domestic Violence

5 - Enhancing Caseworker Safety and Support in Child Protection Cases Involving Domestic Violence

6 - Building Collaborative Responses for Families Experiencing Domestic Violence

Endnotes

Appendix A - Glossary of Terms

Appendix B - Resource Listings of Selected National Organizations Concerned with Domestic Violence and Child Maltreatment

Appendix C - Child Abuse Reporting Numbers

Appendix D - Stages of Change

Appendix E - Domestic Violence Assessment: Victim

Appendix F - Domestic Violence Assessment: Child

Appendix G - Domestic Violence Assessment: Alleged Perpetrator

Appendix H - Safety Plans

Appendix I - Developing a Memorandum of Understanding



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