Children & Families
The National Summit on the Intersection of Domestic Violence and Child Welfare
Jun 2-4, 2009, Jackson Hole, Wyoming The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and the Family Violence Prevention Fund, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, will host a summit on the intersection of domestic violence and child welfare (co-occurrence) in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on June 2-4, 2009. It is themed "From Inspiration to Innovation: Leadership, Partnerships, and Change. [...]
National Institute on Fatherhood and Domestic Violence
It’s no surprise that children who are exposed to domestic violence need supportive and protective adults in their lives to mitigate the effects of exposure. The FVPF has created programs and campaigns designed to create more opportunities for abusive men and fathers to stop their violent behavior and make amends. Since 2002, the FVPF has been developing a framework, strategies and products to help keep abusive fathers accountable, while supporting them to change their behavior. [...]
Community Collaborations on Behalf of Children Exposed to Domestic Violence
The Family Violence Prevention Fund plays an integral role in several collaborations with battered women’s advocates, child welfare experts, family courts, experts in children’s mental health, and community leaders across the country to develop and implement policies and practices designed to more effectively help families in which child maltreatment and domestic violence both occur. [...]
Fathering After Violence
Fathering After Violence (FAV) is a national initiative developed in 2002 by the Family Violence Prevention Fund and its partners to enhance the safety and well-being of women and children by motivating men to renounce their violence and become better fathers (or father figures) and more supportive parenting partners. Using Fatherhood as a leading approach, FAV is a conceptual framework to help end violence against women. [...]
Violence Against Women Act 2005
The Violence Against Women Act was the first comprehensive federal legislation to address violence against women in the United States. [...]
