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In recent years, increasing attention has been focused on children who witness violence between family members at home. Even when children are not directly injured by violence, exposure to violence in the home can contribute to behavioral, social, or emotional problems. In addition, research suggests that child maltreatment and domestic violence are co-occurring in an estimated 30 to 60 percent of cases.

Child welfare and domestic violence service providers must work together toward common goals of ensuring safety and preserving families. These goals are the basis for collaboration and partnership building in the delivery of services to children and families affected by domestic violence.

• Research on services for domestic violence & child maltreatment
• Child welfare and domestic violence: Casework practice with children & families
• Cultural considerations in domestic violence & child welfare services
• Working with the courts in child welfare & domestic violence cases
• Integrating child welfare & domestic violence systems & programs
• Preventing family violence

Child Protection in Families Experiencing Domestic Violence. [CD-ROM Version] Series Title: User Manual Series (2003) Author(s): Office on Child Abuse and Neglect., Caliber Associates. Bragg Availability: View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 3360 KB) Order Publication (Free - Add to Cart) Order CD (Free - Add to Cart) Year Published: 2003 - 108 pages 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 ... Children and Domestic Violence Series Title: Bulletin for Professionals Author(s): Child Welfare Information Gateway Availability: View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 220 KB) Order Publication (Free - Add to Cart) Year Published: 2003 - 5 pages System responses to domestic violence have typically been targeted toward adult victims of abuse. However, increased attention is now being focused on children who witness domestic violence. This bulletin addresses the impact of domestic violence on children and the resulting implications on professional practice. Resources such as websites and additional publications are also provided for further information.

Domestic Violence
Healthfinder, National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Links to organizations, frequently asked questions, statistics, self-help resources, support groups, and more.

Domestic Violence
Medline Plus, U.S. National Medical Library & National Institutes of Health
Links to information on symptoms, prevention, related legal issues, community resources, and more.

Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Sourcebook
Henderson (Ed.) (2001)
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Provides an overview of the types of abuse that occur in the home, describes options for intervention, summarizes research about co-occurrence, and lists resources for further information.

Family/Domestic Violence

Series Title:	Related Organizations List
Author(s):	Child Welfare Information Gateway
Availability:	View Publication Printable Version
Year Published:	2008 - 0 pages

This resource list provides the addresses and phone numbers of organizations that serve victims of family violence, professionals, and researchers. Each entry includes a brief description of the function of the organization.

Information Packet: Domestic Violence and its Role in Child Welfare (PDF - 244 KB)
National Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice and Permanency Planning (2006)
Reviews the research that has been conducted on the intersection of domestic violence and child welfare and examines effective practices that combine both fields.

National Center for Children Exposed to Violence
A comprehensive website providing Internet resources and a bibliographic database of information on the effects of violence exposure on children. The center also provides training and technical assistance to a variety of collaborative community programs that respond to children and families exposed to violence.

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
Provides support and information through technical assistance, training, and prevention to organizations and individuals working to end violence in the lives of victims and their children.

	Related Information Gateway Topics Responding to child abuse & neglect: Responding to domestic violence Child abuse & neglect: Impact of domestic violence Systemwide: Assessing domestic violence

Updated on December 11, 2007