You should read our analysis of the Arizona Court of Appeals decision in the Hurd v. Hurd case for more information on the effect of
domestic violence on child custody decisions in Arizona.
This bulletin discusses the extent of the overlap between domestic violence and child welfare, some of the effects of
domestic violence on child witnesses, and the trend toward a more collaborative, communitywide response to the issue.
The Influence of Domestic Violence on Preschooler Behavior and Functioning Ybarra, Wilkens, & Lieberman Journal of Family Violence, 22 (1), 2007 Enhances current explanations of the effect of
domestic violence on child cognitive and behavioral functioning.
Discusses the extent of the overlap between domestic violence and child welfare, some of the effects of
domestic violence on child witnesses, and the trend toward a more collaborative, communitywide response to the issue.
Dr. Angelique Jenney provided a keynote address about the impact of
domestic violence on children.
Connect: Supporting Children Exposed to Domestic Violence: In - Service Training for Resource Families (PDF - 1,000 KB) Family Violence Prevention Fund (2009) Offers a basic training session for foster parents, kin caregivers, and adoptive parents on the dynamics of domestic violence, the impact of exposure to
domestic violence on children, and strategies for supporting children who have been exposed to violence.
It has a big focus on the impact of family and
domestic violence on children and young people.
The 3 - hour curriculum, which includes a PowerPoint presentation, videos, and other tools, addresses the impact of exposure to
domestic violence on children and presents strategies for supporting these children.
Edleson (2004) In Protecting Children From Domestic Violence: Strategies for Community Intervention Describes the effect of
domestic violence on children and debates the policy of defining exposure to domestic violence as a form of child maltreatment.
It deals with treating the other parent with respect in the presence of the children, keeping good communication lines open, the effect of
domestic violence on children, being mindful of the stress that children are under during the separation process and other aspects of the family dynamic.
Studies indicate males exposed to domestic violence at a tender age are more likely to develop violent behavior; likewise, females are more likely to become victims.Effects Of
Domestic Violence On Children — As Per Age Group: Unborn Child (Infants):
Mental health professionals who work with custody courts will have training in recognizing domestic violence, gender bias and the effects of
domestic violence on children.
The course includes units on the impact of
domestic violence on children, the impact of substance abuse on the family, anger management, non-violent discipline and communication, developmental needs of children from birth to age 18, protecting kids from predators, ADHD, nutrition, money management, and more.
Dr. Angelique Jenney provided a keynote address about the impact of
domestic violence on children.