Children exposed to violence
Through Our Eyes: Interventions in Schools
April 2014
Exposure to violence can impede a child's ability to learn and thrive in school. Teachers, coaches, and other school staff and volunteers can play a critical role in recognizing and reporting signs of violence and trauma in a child's life. This video identifies some types of violence that children may experience at school or on their way to or from school, and highlights preventative measures that some schools are taking to protect their students. Access the complete resource guide.
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Through Our Eyes: Addressing Violence in the Home
April 2014
The physical, psychological, and emotional consequences for children exposed to violence in their homes can be especially severe. Early intervention is critical to help these children heal. This video features three programs that are working to provide a coordinated, comprehensive response to these victims and their families. Access the complete resource guide.
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Through Our Eyes: Community-Based Approaches
April 2014
This video discusses the important role that community- and faith-based programs, services, and agencies play in protecting and responding to children. It features three programs that exemplify a successful community-based approach to children affected by violence and trauma. However, because every community is different, it is important that service providers and allied professionals tailor their responses to most effectively meet their community's particular needs. Access the complete resource guide.
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Child and Youth Victimization
Discover publications, resources, and other information on child and youth victimization.
Linking Systems of Care for Children and Youth Guiding Principles
Date Published
December 2016
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Instructional Material,
Guideline
Agencies
OVC-Sponsored
Enhancing Police Responses to Children Exposed to Violence: A Toolkit for Law Enforcement
Date Published
February 2017
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
Vision 21: Linking Systems of Care for Children and Youth Fact Sheet
Date Published
December 2016
Series
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Annual/Periodic),
Program/Project Description,
Instructional Material,
Factsheet
Agencies
OVC
Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma DVD
Date Published
April 2015
Agencies
OVC
Attorney General's Advisory Committee on American Indian/Alaska Native Children Exposed to Violence: Ending Violence So Children Can Thrive
Date Published
November 2014
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
Children's Exposure to Violence and the Intersection Between Delinquency and Victimization
Date Published
October 2013
Agencies
OJJDP
Report of the Attorney General's National Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence
Date Published
December 2012
Agencies
OJJDP-Sponsored
Through Our Eyes: Children, Violence, and Trauma
Date Published
April 2014
Publication Type
Citizen Involvement Material
Agencies
OVC
Enhanced Services to Children and Youth Exposed to Violence: Promising Practices & Lessons Learned
This site provides a collection of promising practices, lessons learned, and related resources derived from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-funded grantee demonstration projects designed to enhance services provided to children and youth who have been exposed to violence.
Safe From the Start: Taking Action on Children Exposed to Violence
Date Published
November 2000
Agencies
OJJDP
Helping Children Exposed to Domestic Violence: Law Enforcement and Community Partnerships, Final Report
Date Published
March 2001
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
The Network works to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families, and communities throughout the United States.