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Animals/Pets Cruelty

Domestic Violence: A Competency-Based Training Manual for Animal Abuse Investigators

added 11/06/2003

This online tutorial was developed specifically for those who work in the field of animal services. In addition to chapters on the dynamics of domestic violence, overcoming rural barriers, and utilizing community resources, it contains information specific to the effects of domestic violence on animals as both victims and perpetrators. The heart of the manual teaches professionals to spot the signs of abuse, how to ask a potential victim about abuse, and how to refer victims to the proper agencies for services.


Parenting

American Academy of Pediatrics Toolkit on the Prevention of Sexual Violence

added 01/21/2009
American Academy of Pediatrics

"A new, practical video Preventing Sexual Violence: an Educational Toolkit on CD-ROM for Health Care Professionals shows doctors how to talk to patients and parents about sexual violence prevention."

Fantastic Fathers: An Experiential, Education and Support Group for Dads

added 02/04/2009

This Fantastic Fathers series was created for men who have used abuse in their relationships to engage and motivate them to participate in the process of change by taking responsibility for their behaviors and to provide a reparative framework in the healing process between children and their fathers.


Advocacy

American Academy of Pediatrics Toolkit on the Prevention of Sexual Violence

added 01/21/2009
American Academy of Pediatrics

"A new, practical video Preventing Sexual Violence: an Educational Toolkit on CD-ROM for Health Care Professionals shows doctors how to talk to patients and parents about sexual violence prevention."

Champions for children: Video gallery

added 04/02/2009

A collection of videos on intervention strategies and roles parliamentarians play in keeping children safe from violence and abuse.


Child abduction

Videos on Child Abuse and Safety by Marc Klaas

added 08/04/2008
VideoJug

This website offers advice on various topics of children's safety through video format.


Child custody

Battered Mothers Custody Conference Interviews

added 12/09/2008
Department of Film and Television

A youtube video of testimonies from women who have lost custody of their children in cases of child abuse and domestic violence. These testimonies are taken from an annual conference on Battered Mother's Custody in Albany, NY.


Child exposure

Champions for children: Video gallery

added 04/02/2009

A collection of videos on intervention strategies and roles parliamentarians play in keeping children safe from violence and abuse.

Child Abuse and Safety Web Videos by Marc Klaas

added 08/06/2008
Marc Klaas

This site offers useful information on child safety in the home and in cyberspace.

Connect: Supporting Children Exposed to Domestic Violence

added 08/14/2009

A tool kit on caring for children exposed to domestic violence that is intended to help trainers of resource families (foster parents and kinship care givers). The toolkit includes a curriculum, power point, mini magazines and optional trainings videos.

Domestic Violence Homicide: The Children Left Behind (pdf)

added 02/26/2007
Barbara Parker

This is a link to an audio presentation given by the author regarding her research findings from interviews with adults who lost their parent(s) as children due to fatal acts of domestic violence. A powerpoint presentation is also available on this link that addresses the points discussed in her lecture.

Other formats: html

Domestic Violence: A Competency-Based Training Manual for WIC and Other Nutrition Staff

added 11/06/2003

This online tutorial was developed specifically for human services professionals in the field of nutrition and health. In addition to chapters on the dynamics of domestic violence, overcoming rural barriers, and utilizing community resources, it contains information specific to the problems and nutritional needs of pregnant women and young children. The heart of the manual teaches professionals how to spot victims, how to broach the subject of abuse, and how to refer them to needed services.

Fantastic Fathers: An Experiential, Education and Support Group for Dads

added 02/04/2009

This Fantastic Fathers series was created for men who have used abuse in their relationships to engage and motivate them to participate in the process of change by taking responsibility for their behaviors and to provide a reparative framework in the healing process between children and their fathers.

Global Violence Prevention

added 04/24/2000

Global Violence Prevention is an interactive case study about family violence. The site's purpose is to teach individuals in service provision fields to respond effectively to victims and perpetrators by guiding users through an online case study about a family experiencing violence. This site can be used by individuals or groups of students in a classroom setting. The case helps users learn how to respond to the members of the family and work effectively with other professionals in meeting their needs.

Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse

added 06/04/2008

"The mission of the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA) is to support research, education, and access to violence related resources."

The Future of Children Online Journal

added 03/14/2000

The Future of Children is an online publication of the Children, Families, and Communities Program of The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. The primary purpose of The Future of Children is to promote effective policies and programs for children by providing policymakers, service providers, and the media with timely, objective information based on the best available research. Vol. 9 - No. 3 - Winter 1999 is about Domestic Violence and Children and includes articles such as: Domestic Violence and Children: Analysis and Recommendations; Prevalence and Effects of Child Exposure to Domestic Violence; and The Impact of Violence on Children. Jeffrey Edleson, Ph.D. from the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse was the issue Editoral Advisor.

The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Child Victimization

added 09/21/2005

This tutorial covers the disasterous effects witnessing domestic violence can have on the lives of children. The tutorial is comprised of four sections and offers a certificate of completion at the end.


Child sexual abuse

American Academy of Pediatrics Toolkit on the Prevention of Sexual Violence

added 01/21/2009
American Academy of Pediatrics

"A new, practical video Preventing Sexual Violence: an Educational Toolkit on CD-ROM for Health Care Professionals shows doctors how to talk to patients and parents about sexual violence prevention."

Child Abuse and Safety Web Videos by Marc Klaas

added 08/06/2008
Marc Klaas

This site offers useful information on child safety in the home and in cyberspace.


Child welfare

Champions for children: Video gallery

added 04/02/2009

A collection of videos on intervention strategies and roles parliamentarians play in keeping children safe from violence and abuse.

Connect: Supporting Children Exposed to Domestic Violence

added 08/14/2009

A tool kit on caring for children exposed to domestic violence that is intended to help trainers of resource families (foster parents and kinship care givers). The toolkit includes a curriculum, power point, mini magazines and optional trainings videos.

Domestic Violence: A Competency-Based Training Manual for WIC and Other Nutrition Staff

added 11/06/2003

This online tutorial was developed specifically for human services professionals in the field of nutrition and health. In addition to chapters on the dynamics of domestic violence, overcoming rural barriers, and utilizing community resources, it contains information specific to the problems and nutritional needs of pregnant women and young children. The heart of the manual teaches professionals how to spot victims, how to broach the subject of abuse, and how to refer them to needed services.

Fantastic Fathers: An Experiential, Education and Support Group for Dads

added 02/04/2009

This Fantastic Fathers series was created for men who have used abuse in their relationships to engage and motivate them to participate in the process of change by taking responsibility for their behaviors and to provide a reparative framework in the healing process between children and their fathers.

The Future of Children Online Journal

added 03/14/2000

The Future of Children is an online publication of the Children, Families, and Communities Program of The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. The primary purpose of The Future of Children is to promote effective policies and programs for children by providing policymakers, service providers, and the media with timely, objective information based on the best available research. Vol. 9 - No. 3 - Winter 1999 is about Domestic Violence and Children and includes articles such as: Domestic Violence and Children: Analysis and Recommendations; Prevalence and Effects of Child Exposure to Domestic Violence; and The Impact of Violence on Children. Jeffrey Edleson, Ph.D. from the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse was the issue Editoral Advisor.

The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Child Victimization

added 09/21/2005

This tutorial covers the disasterous effects witnessing domestic violence can have on the lives of children. The tutorial is comprised of four sections and offers a certificate of completion at the end.

Videos on Child Abuse and Safety by Marc Klaas

added 08/04/2008
VideoJug

This website offers advice on various topics of children's safety through video format.


Consequences

Domestic Violence Homicide: The Children Left Behind (pdf)

added 02/26/2007
Barbara Parker

This is a link to an audio presentation given by the author regarding her research findings from interviews with adults who lost their parent(s) as children due to fatal acts of domestic violence. A powerpoint presentation is also available on this link that addresses the points discussed in her lecture.

Other formats: html

The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Child Victimization

added 09/21/2005

This tutorial covers the disasterous effects witnessing domestic violence can have on the lives of children. The tutorial is comprised of four sections and offers a certificate of completion at the end.


Global

Champions for children: Video gallery

added 04/02/2009

A collection of videos on intervention strategies and roles parliamentarians play in keeping children safe from violence and abuse.

Global Violence Prevention

added 04/24/2000

Global Violence Prevention is an interactive case study about family violence. The site's purpose is to teach individuals in service provision fields to respond effectively to victims and perpetrators by guiding users through an online case study about a family experiencing violence. This site can be used by individuals or groups of students in a classroom setting. The case helps users learn how to respond to the members of the family and work effectively with other professionals in meeting their needs.


Health/medical profession

American Academy of Pediatrics Toolkit on the Prevention of Sexual Violence

added 01/21/2009
American Academy of Pediatrics

"A new, practical video Preventing Sexual Violence: an Educational Toolkit on CD-ROM for Health Care Professionals shows doctors how to talk to patients and parents about sexual violence prevention."

Domestic Violence: A Competency-Based Training Manual for WIC and Other Nutrition Staff

added 11/06/2003

This online tutorial was developed specifically for human services professionals in the field of nutrition and health. In addition to chapters on the dynamics of domestic violence, overcoming rural barriers, and utilizing community resources, it contains information specific to the problems and nutritional needs of pregnant women and young children. The heart of the manual teaches professionals how to spot victims, how to broach the subject of abuse, and how to refer them to needed services.


Internet safety

Child Abuse and Safety Web Videos by Marc Klaas

added 08/06/2008
Marc Klaas

This site offers useful information on child safety in the home and in cyberspace.

Videos on Child Abuse and Safety by Marc Klaas

added 08/04/2008
VideoJug

This website offers advice on various topics of children's safety through video format.


Intervention

American Academy of Pediatrics Toolkit on the Prevention of Sexual Violence

added 01/21/2009
American Academy of Pediatrics

"A new, practical video Preventing Sexual Violence: an Educational Toolkit on CD-ROM for Health Care Professionals shows doctors how to talk to patients and parents about sexual violence prevention."

Champions for children: Video gallery

added 04/02/2009

A collection of videos on intervention strategies and roles parliamentarians play in keeping children safe from violence and abuse.

Videos on Child Abuse and Safety by Marc Klaas

added 08/04/2008
VideoJug

This website offers advice on various topics of children's safety through video format.


Legal/policy

Champions for children: Video gallery

added 04/02/2009

A collection of videos on intervention strategies and roles parliamentarians play in keeping children safe from violence and abuse.

The Future of Children Online Journal

added 03/14/2000

The Future of Children is an online publication of the Children, Families, and Communities Program of The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. The primary purpose of The Future of Children is to promote effective policies and programs for children by providing policymakers, service providers, and the media with timely, objective information based on the best available research. Vol. 9 - No. 3 - Winter 1999 is about Domestic Violence and Children and includes articles such as: Domestic Violence and Children: Analysis and Recommendations; Prevalence and Effects of Child Exposure to Domestic Violence; and The Impact of Violence on Children. Jeffrey Edleson, Ph.D. from the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse was the issue Editoral Advisor.


Prevalence/research

Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse

added 06/04/2008

"The mission of the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA) is to support research, education, and access to violence related resources."

The Future of Children Online Journal

added 03/14/2000

The Future of Children is an online publication of the Children, Families, and Communities Program of The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. The primary purpose of The Future of Children is to promote effective policies and programs for children by providing policymakers, service providers, and the media with timely, objective information based on the best available research. Vol. 9 - No. 3 - Winter 1999 is about Domestic Violence and Children and includes articles such as: Domestic Violence and Children: Analysis and Recommendations; Prevalence and Effects of Child Exposure to Domestic Violence; and The Impact of Violence on Children. Jeffrey Edleson, Ph.D. from the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse was the issue Editoral Advisor.


Prevention

American Academy of Pediatrics Toolkit on the Prevention of Sexual Violence

added 01/21/2009
American Academy of Pediatrics

"A new, practical video Preventing Sexual Violence: an Educational Toolkit on CD-ROM for Health Care Professionals shows doctors how to talk to patients and parents about sexual violence prevention."

Champions for children: Video gallery

added 04/02/2009

A collection of videos on intervention strategies and roles parliamentarians play in keeping children safe from violence and abuse.

Child Abuse and Safety Web Videos by Marc Klaas

added 08/06/2008
Marc Klaas

This site offers useful information on child safety in the home and in cyberspace.

Videos on Child Abuse and Safety by Marc Klaas

added 08/04/2008
VideoJug

This website offers advice on various topics of children's safety through video format.


Risk factors

American Academy of Pediatrics Toolkit on the Prevention of Sexual Violence

added 01/21/2009
American Academy of Pediatrics

"A new, practical video Preventing Sexual Violence: an Educational Toolkit on CD-ROM for Health Care Professionals shows doctors how to talk to patients and parents about sexual violence prevention."

Champions for children: Video gallery

added 04/02/2009

A collection of videos on intervention strategies and roles parliamentarians play in keeping children safe from violence and abuse.


Domestic violence

Battered Mothers Custody Conference Interviews

added 12/09/2008
Department of Film and Television

A youtube video of testimonies from women who have lost custody of their children in cases of child abuse and domestic violence. These testimonies are taken from an annual conference on Battered Mother's Custody in Albany, NY.

Child Abuse and Safety Web Videos by Marc Klaas

added 08/06/2008
Marc Klaas

This site offers useful information on child safety in the home and in cyberspace.

Connect: Supporting Children Exposed to Domestic Violence

added 08/14/2009

A tool kit on caring for children exposed to domestic violence that is intended to help trainers of resource families (foster parents and kinship care givers). The toolkit includes a curriculum, power point, mini magazines and optional trainings videos.

Domestic Violence: A Competency-Based Training Manual for Animal Abuse Investigators

added 11/06/2003

This online tutorial was developed specifically for those who work in the field of animal services. In addition to chapters on the dynamics of domestic violence, overcoming rural barriers, and utilizing community resources, it contains information specific to the effects of domestic violence on animals as both victims and perpetrators. The heart of the manual teaches professionals to spot the signs of abuse, how to ask a potential victim about abuse, and how to refer victims to the proper agencies for services.

Domestic Violence: A Competency-Based Training Manual for WIC and Other Nutrition Staff

added 11/06/2003

This online tutorial was developed specifically for human services professionals in the field of nutrition and health. In addition to chapters on the dynamics of domestic violence, overcoming rural barriers, and utilizing community resources, it contains information specific to the problems and nutritional needs of pregnant women and young children. The heart of the manual teaches professionals how to spot victims, how to broach the subject of abuse, and how to refer them to needed services.

The Future of Children Online Journal

added 03/14/2000

The Future of Children is an online publication of the Children, Families, and Communities Program of The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. The primary purpose of The Future of Children is to promote effective policies and programs for children by providing policymakers, service providers, and the media with timely, objective information based on the best available research. Vol. 9 - No. 3 - Winter 1999 is about Domestic Violence and Children and includes articles such as: Domestic Violence and Children: Analysis and Recommendations; Prevalence and Effects of Child Exposure to Domestic Violence; and The Impact of Violence on Children. Jeffrey Edleson, Ph.D. from the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse was the issue Editoral Advisor.

The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Child Victimization

added 09/21/2005

This tutorial covers the disasterous effects witnessing domestic violence can have on the lives of children. The tutorial is comprised of four sections and offers a certificate of completion at the end.


Manuals/Guides/Reports

Connect: Supporting Children Exposed to Domestic Violence

added 08/14/2009

A tool kit on caring for children exposed to domestic violence that is intended to help trainers of resource families (foster parents and kinship care givers). The toolkit includes a curriculum, power point, mini magazines and optional trainings videos.

Domestic Violence: A Competency-Based Training Manual for Animal Abuse Investigators

added 11/06/2003

This online tutorial was developed specifically for those who work in the field of animal services. In addition to chapters on the dynamics of domestic violence, overcoming rural barriers, and utilizing community resources, it contains information specific to the effects of domestic violence on animals as both victims and perpetrators. The heart of the manual teaches professionals to spot the signs of abuse, how to ask a potential victim about abuse, and how to refer victims to the proper agencies for services.

Domestic Violence: A Competency-Based Training Manual for WIC and Other Nutrition Staff

added 11/06/2003

This online tutorial was developed specifically for human services professionals in the field of nutrition and health. In addition to chapters on the dynamics of domestic violence, overcoming rural barriers, and utilizing community resources, it contains information specific to the problems and nutritional needs of pregnant women and young children. The heart of the manual teaches professionals how to spot victims, how to broach the subject of abuse, and how to refer them to needed services.

Fantastic Fathers: An Experiential, Education and Support Group for Dads

added 02/04/2009

This Fantastic Fathers series was created for men who have used abuse in their relationships to engage and motivate them to participate in the process of change by taking responsibility for their behaviors and to provide a reparative framework in the healing process between children and their fathers.


Web-Based Course

Domestic Violence: A Competency-Based Training Manual for Animal Abuse Investigators

added 11/06/2003

This online tutorial was developed specifically for those who work in the field of animal services. In addition to chapters on the dynamics of domestic violence, overcoming rural barriers, and utilizing community resources, it contains information specific to the effects of domestic violence on animals as both victims and perpetrators. The heart of the manual teaches professionals to spot the signs of abuse, how to ask a potential victim about abuse, and how to refer victims to the proper agencies for services.

Domestic Violence: A Competency-Based Training Manual for WIC and Other Nutrition Staff

added 11/06/2003

This online tutorial was developed specifically for human services professionals in the field of nutrition and health. In addition to chapters on the dynamics of domestic violence, overcoming rural barriers, and utilizing community resources, it contains information specific to the problems and nutritional needs of pregnant women and young children. The heart of the manual teaches professionals how to spot victims, how to broach the subject of abuse, and how to refer them to needed services.

Global Violence Prevention

added 04/24/2000

Global Violence Prevention is an interactive case study about family violence. The site's purpose is to teach individuals in service provision fields to respond effectively to victims and perpetrators by guiding users through an online case study about a family experiencing violence. This site can be used by individuals or groups of students in a classroom setting. The case helps users learn how to respond to the members of the family and work effectively with other professionals in meeting their needs.

The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Child Victimization

added 09/21/2005

This tutorial covers the disasterous effects witnessing domestic violence can have on the lives of children. The tutorial is comprised of four sections and offers a certificate of completion at the end.


Multimedia

Battered Mothers Custody Conference Interviews

added 12/09/2008
Department of Film and Television

A youtube video of testimonies from women who have lost custody of their children in cases of child abuse and domestic violence. These testimonies are taken from an annual conference on Battered Mother's Custody in Albany, NY.

Champions for children: Video gallery

added 04/02/2009

A collection of videos on intervention strategies and roles parliamentarians play in keeping children safe from violence and abuse.

Child Abuse and Safety Web Videos by Marc Klaas

added 08/06/2008
Marc Klaas

This site offers useful information on child safety in the home and in cyberspace.

Connect: Supporting Children Exposed to Domestic Violence

added 08/14/2009

A tool kit on caring for children exposed to domestic violence that is intended to help trainers of resource families (foster parents and kinship care givers). The toolkit includes a curriculum, power point, mini magazines and optional trainings videos.

From Victim to Heroine

added 12/09/2008
Nicholas D. Kristof, New York Times

This video showcases an organization in Pakistan created and run by a rape victim named Mukhtar Mai. She has set up schools, a woman's shelter, crisis lines, and provides legal and medical help to many woman and their children suffering from abuse in Pakistan.

Videos on Child Abuse and Safety by Marc Klaas

added 08/04/2008
VideoJug

This website offers advice on various topics of children's safety through video format.