RESOURCE COLLECTION

Recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness of domestic violence—also known as intimate partner violence or family violence (IPV/FV)—and its impact on children, youth, and families. This month, we focus on how we can safeguard families by connecting child welfare and IPV/FV services and providing education, prevention services, and community supports.

IPV/FV affects people of all ages, genders, and nationalities and often intersects with other social issues. It is critical that child welfare and related professionals practice nonjudgmental, strengths-based support when working with these families. As families make decisions about safety and service needs, caseworkers should partner with them to enhance safety and establish support networks. By understanding these connections, we can better help families stay safe and healthy.

Explore the resources below to learn more about recognizing the signs of IPV/FV, finding help for survivors, and supporting those in need.

Publications:

• Domestic Violence: A Primer for Child Welfare Professionals: This factsheet provides practitioners with a high-level overview of the complex intersections between domestic violence services and child welfare and points to promising practices for casework.
• Protective Factors Approaches in Child Welfare: This issue brief provides an overview of national protective factors approaches to prevent child abuse and neglect.

Other Resources:

• Domestic Violence: This collection features resources that discuss the importance of collaboration among child welfare and related professionals to help children and families heal from IPV/FV.
• Co-Occurring Factors: This collection features resources that offer strategies for partnering with families to create case plans that align with their unique needs.
• Well-Being: This collection features resources that address the importance of promoting well-being for children, youth, and families in supportive environments.

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