What Is Domestic Violence?
Use this resource to learn what domestic violence is and how it affects children and families. Find out about resources for children and families experiencing domestic violence.
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Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive, controlling behavior that is used by a person to gain or maintain power and control over their intimate partner. It can include physical, emotional, economic, or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person.
Explore these resources to learn more about domestic violence and how you can support children and families in your program who may be experiencing it.
Preventing and Responding to Domestic Violence
Domestic violence can have long-term effects on children and families. Learn ways Head Start programs help families overcome the stress and trauma of domestic violence to heal and thrive.
Implementing Universal Education Strategies on Domestic Violence in Head Start Programs
Learn more about universal education strategies to prevent and respond to domestic violence.
Families Thrive, Zero to Five Safety Card
Explore this educational card to learn what makes a healthy relationship. Learn more about relationship safety and supportive resources.
Sample Memorandum of Understanding Between Head Start and Domestic Violence Programs
Use this resource to learn how to develop and revise memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreements with community partners.
Tips for Responding to Disclosures About Domestic Violence
Learn about ways to support people who have disclosed or shared their experiences of violence. There are no “perfect words” to say. The key is to simply listen, convey empathy, and offer support.
Twelve Ways Parents Can Help Young Children Who Have Experienced Domestic Violence Heal
Raising children can be hard for parents. It may be even harder when a family has experienced domestic violence. Use this resource to help parents build a connection with their child and help them to feel loved.
Enhancing Community Partnerships
Find resources to establish clear and sustainable partnerships in your community.
Program Preparation to Address Domestic Violence
Find resources to help programs build and implement domestic violence prevention and response systems and practices.
Partnering with Families to Address Domestic Violence
Find resources that program staff can use as a guide to talk with families about healthy relationships and domestic violence in a trauma-informed way.
