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Topic: Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence: Services for Women and their Children

Scientific Ratings in this topic:
1 - Well-Supported by Research Evidence
2 - Supported by Research Evidence
3 - Promising Research Evidence
4 - Evidence Fails to Demonstrate Effect
5 - Concerning Practice
NR - Not able to be Rated
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Definition for Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence: Services for Women and their Children:

Services for Women and their Children are defined by the CEBC as an program or intervention that addresses the needs of victims of Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence, including services for children exposed to domestic violence.  Over one million women are physically assaulted by their partner each year, and over half need medical attention. Often women surviving domestic/intimate partner violence come to the attention of Child Welfare Services not as a victim, but as a parent who was not able to protect their child. Research from the Domestic Violence and Children: Analysis and Recommendations Study indicates that between 3.3 million and 10 million children in the United States are exposed to Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence each year. It is estimated that 70% of men who abuse their female partners also abuse their children. Children in homes where domestic violence occurs have a greater than 1500% higher risk of being seriously neglected and physically or sexually abused. There have been policy initiatives for domestic/intimate partner violence, please see our Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence - Policy Initiatives page for more information.

Why was Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence: Services for Women and their Children chosen as a topic by the Advisory Committee? (Click for Answer)

This topic was chosen by the advisory committee for several reasons. Child welfare agencies recognize the complexity of the co-occurrence of domestic/intimate partner violence and child abuse. It is known that the children who witness domestic violence face significant risks, including experiencing other abuses in the home and exhibiting behavioral, emotional, and physical health related challenges. Children who are exposed to domestic violence often present with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, guilt, fear, and violence towards peers

In addition, women who experience domestic/intimate partner violence are more likely to experience depression, substance abuse, and demonstrate inadequate coping skills. Abused women also experience a disconnection from family, friends, and service providers. All of the issues that affect these women and children are important to address, as well as the potentially negative impact on the mother/child relationship.

Deborah Reeves, MSW
Former CEBC Advisory Committee Member

Programs in this topic area

Here are your search results for programs in the area of Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence: Services for Women and their Children:

The programs listed below have been reviewed by the CEBC and, if appropriate, been rated using the Scientific Rating Scale.

Programs with a Scientific Rating of 2 - Supported by Research Evidence:

  • Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) – detailed view
    Topics: Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence: Services for Women and their Children, Infant and Toddler Mental Health (0-3), Trauma Treatment (Child & Adolescent)
    Children age 0-5, who have experienced a trauma, and their caregivers.
  • Community Advocacy Project, The (CAP) – detailed view
    Topics: Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence: Services for Women and their Children
    Designed for and tested with survivors of domestic abuse who have utilized shelters. Can be expanded to non-shelter users.
  • Project SUPPORT – detailed view
    Topics: Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence: Services for Women and their Children
    Families (mothers and children) who had recently sought refuge at domestic violence shelters, with children aged 4-9 exhibiting clinical levels ...

Programs with a Scientific Rating of 3 - Promising Research Evidence:

  • Domestic Violence Home Visit Intervention (DVHVI) – detailed view
    Topics: Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence: Services for Women and their Children
    Families with children from birth to 18 years old that have reported incidents of intimate partner violence (IPV) to police. Children ...
  • Kids Club & Moms Empowerment – detailed view
    Topics: Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence: Services for Women and their Children
    Children ages 6-12 and their mothers exposed to intimate partner violence in the last year. Children may also have been ...

Programs with a Scientific Rating of NR - Not able to be Rated: