Strategies to Support Families Who May Be Experiencing Domestic Violence
Programs can use this resource to learn more about working with families and children who may be experiencing 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.
Programs can use this resource to learn more about working with families and children who may be experiencing violence.
Use this resource as a guide to prepare to talk with parents or caregivers who use violence in intimate relationships.
In this webinar, learn about daily practices to build positive relationships with children experiencing domestic violence.
In this webinar, learn about appropriate referrals for parents who use violence in intimate relationships.
In this webinar series, explore how programs can help prevent domestic violence. Learn ways to support parent and child survivors of domestic violence.
Watch this webinar to learn how community partnerships can help support referrals from Head Start programs to domestic violence programs.
Use this resource to learn how to serve and support families experiencing domestic violence where child maltreatment may also be a concern. Review how to file a child abuse report safely, if necessary.
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