Resources
Families and Caregivers
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Child Development Tips for Parents Online
Family Violence Prevention Fund, 2009This curriculum guide by the Family Violence Prevention Fund, is designed to empower teachers and others to use literature or other media to educate youth about relationships and family violence. Materials include information about approaching the issue of violence with teens, a resource library, lesson plans, an online program evaluation, videos, and a mini magazine.
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Children and Domestic Violence Resources
Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System, Ontario, Canada -
Children and Teenagers Testifying in Domestic Violence Cases
A. Cunningham and P. Hurley, 2007
Canadian Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System, Ontario, CanadaIn this handbook, the authors focus on children who are potential witnesses in domestic violence cases. Topics include information on how domestic violence is understood by children, an overview of the concept of domestic violence court, FAQs, questions children may ask, and suggestions on how to support complainant parents.
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Children and Violence
National Institute of Mental Health -
Finkelhor, D. and Ormrod, R., 2001
Juvenile Justice Bulletin, Office of Justice Programs, September Issue
The authors of this report draw on the FBI's National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) to provide data on the frequency and nature of crimes against children committed by babysitters. Topics include incidence, likelihood of causing child injury, and recommended precautions.
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Facts About Teen Dating Violence
Office of Violence Against Women, 2009In this research brief, the authors provide definitions, facts and available legal protections regarding physical, sexual and emotional abuse among teens in intimate or romantic relationships.
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Facts on Trauma and Homeless Children
National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 2005 -
Factsheet: Children's Mental Health Resource List
Mental Health America -
Hands On Approaches to Help Children Heal from Traumatic Events
L. Diamond-Raab, P. T. Joshi, S. M. Lewin, S. G. Shambaugh, 2007 -
Healing the Invisible Wounds: Children's Exposure to Violence - A Guide for Families
Safe Start Center, 2009Do you suspect a child you know has witnessed or experienced violence? Maybe you think a child you know has witnessed or been hurt by violence. Or maybe you think something's wrong with the child, but you don't know what. It can be hard to tell what's wrong. There may not be clear physical signs such as bruises and cuts. Children often suffer from "invisible wounds" that affect them emotionally and psychologically.
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Healing the Invisible Wounds: Children's Exposure to Violence - Quick Reference Guide
Safe Start Center, 2009This quick reference card is designed to accompany the Guide for Families. It provides an overview of common signs and symptoms of exposure to violence at different stages of children's development, as well as strategies for parents or caregivers to help children heal. Side two of the card provides a list of hot lines and information resources for parents and caregivers.
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Helping Children Thrive: Information for Mothers Who Have Left Abusive Relationships (pamphlet)
L. Baker and A. Cunningham, 2004
Canadian Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System, Ontario, CanadaIn this pamphlet, the authors provide ten tips for parenting children exposed to domestic violence and a list of ways an abusive partner can affect a woman as a mother. The pamphlet is available in English, French, Portuguese and Japanese.
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Learning to Listen, Learning to Help: Understanding Woman Abuse and its Effects on Children
L. Baker and A. Cunningham, 2005
Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System, Ontario, CanadaThe authors provide an introduction to the topic for families and professionals. Topics include the dynamics of abuse against, the concept of power and control, facts and figures, how to support women and help them find appropriate resources, how children are affected by violence at home, how children cope, how to respond to child disclosure, standards of professional conduct, taking stock of your own attitudes, and suggestions for how you can make a difference to end violence.
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Little Eyes, Little Ears: How Violence Against a Mother Shapes Children as They Grow
A. Cunningham and L. Baker, 2007
Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System, Ontario, CanadaIn this booklet, the authors present facts & figures, ten ways a child can be changed by living with violence at home, and myths about abuse against woman and children. The information helps to understand how children experience violence against their mothers and how those experiences may shape them as they grow, from infancy to adolescence.
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Little Listeners in an Uncertain World: Coping Strategies for You and Your Child During Deployment and When a Crisis Occurs
Zero to Three (Parenting Resources), 2003 -
Parent's Guide to Teen Dating Violence: 10 Questions to Start the Conversation
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline and Liz Claiborne, Inc., 2008 -
Parenting Infants and Toddlers Today
Zero to Three, 2010In 2009, the authors surveyed 1,615 parents of children birth to three about childrearing practices and gaps in services and supports. Key findings include parents' overestimation of infants and toddlers' emotional control, reliance on grandparents, importance of clergy, and need for outreach to fathers.
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Tips for Parents and Caregivers
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Tough Talk-What Boys Need to Know About Relationship Abuse
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline and Liz Claiborne, Inc., 2008 -
Understanding Child Traumatic Stress
National Child Traumatic Stress Network and Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health -
What is Child Traumatic Stress?
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Cox, H., Boburka, M., Nick, C., Ryce, C., Ryce, D., Sessions, P., Wetterling, P., 2004The authors of this guide are parents and family members whose children have been abducted. Topics include the role of parents, law enforcement, and volunteers, the long-term search, use of the media and volunteers, and caring for parents, other children, and members of the extended family.
Websites
American Academy of Pediatrics
Practical information and resources on topics such as immunizations, nutrition, sexuality, stress, injury prevention, internet safety, health insurance, and finding a pediatrician. Free online newsletter.
Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System
Publications and CD-ROMs on the effects of violence against mothers on children as victims or witnesses of crime. Publications include Little Eyes, Little Ears: How Violence Against a Mother Shapes Children as They Grow.
Children and Violence
National Institute of Mental Health Web site. Information and resources for helping children and teenagers avoid or overcome emotional problems in the wake of violence or disaster.
Family Communications
Resources and advice from Fred Rogers, host of Mister Rogers Neighborhood children's television show, to help families with "important talk" - talk with children about thoughts, feelings and concerns. Downloadable tips for caregivers on many topics. Books and CDs available for purchase. Materials in English and Spanish.
Family Violence Prevention Fund
The Family Violence Prevention Fund works to prevent violence within the home and in the community, and to help those whose lives are devastated by violence. FVPF raises awareness about and provides expertise on domestic violence, helps pass laws to stop violence and support victims, provides action alerts and access to legislative updates, and advises Congress and the Executive Branch. Program areas include immigrant women, children, teens, military, and workplace violence.
Guide to Community Prevention Services (Community Guide)
Web site of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In this section of the Community Guide, you will find facts and reviews of programs focused on preventing violence among children and youth.
HealthyChildren.Org
American Academy of Pediatrics Web site. Information, parenting suggestions, and resources on healthy development and crime, violence and your child.
National Center for Victims of Crime
1-800-FYI-CALL, TTY: 1-800-211-7996
Information and resources for survivors of crime, including referrals to local victim service providers and Teen Action Toolkit, an action plan for law enforcement, youth workers, teens, and families interested in starting a youth-led effort to improve local services for adolescent crime victims.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
NCTSN is a national network of service providers and researchers to advance effective services for children affected by traumatic stress. Topics for caregivers include understanding child traumatic stress, parenting in a challenging world, family preparedness, effective treatments, and ways to seek help.
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health
1-800-370-2943
Research on the health of children, adults, and families. Features include A-Z health and human development topics. Health information specialists are available to answer questions.
National Mental Health Information Center
Information and free publications on mental health, child social and emotional development, loss and grief and trauma.
National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site. Information, training opportunities, and resources to help support communities plan, develop, implement, and evaluate effective youth violence prevention efforts. Topics include bullying, school violence, dating violence, alcohol abuse, and depression.
New York University Child Study Center
Articles about emotional and social development of children, and information about mental health disorders, including when to seek treatment and finding a therapist.
Parenting.org
Resources and guidance about raising children from birth through age 18. Hotline links to Boys Town National Resource and Training Center.
Parents Anonymous
National network of parenting support groups providing a caring, supportive environment to learn new parenting strategies and create long lasting positive changes in families. Caregivers can join a Parents Anonymous® Group at any time and attend for as long as they wish.
Search Institute
Resources about positive experiences and personal qualities that help children grow up healthy, caring, and responsible. Visit the special parenting section at www.mvparents.com.
Web site of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Information and resources on preventing violent and unintentional injuries. Topics include the prevention of child maltreatment, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, suicide, and youth violence.
Web site of the Health Resources Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Tip sheets and other resources for families to learn about bullying and ways to deal with, reduce, and prevent its occurrence. Topics include state laws on bullying, cyberbullying, bullying of children with gender differences, books for children, advice from experts, and news.
Zero to Three
Parent section with information designed to support parents in promoting their infant's and toddler's growth and development. Register online to access The Magic of Everyday Moments: How the Brain, Body and Mind Grows from Birth to 3.
