CONNECT: Supporting Children Exposed to Domestic Violence

Summary

This presentation-ready guide gives facilitators the script, tools and tips necessary to educate caregivers of children exposed to domestic violence. It packages three hours of training into a thoughtful, comprehensive and no-frills instructional playbook that explores what domestic violence is, how it impacts children and exactly what caregivers can do to help this fragile population heal. 

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents
• Acknowledgements
• How to Use this Curriculum
• Competencies and Learning Objectives
• Training Curriculum: Part 1. Welcome and Introductions
• Training Curriculum: Part 2. Family Dynamics and Domestic Violence
• Training Curriculum: Part 3: What Children Experience
• Training Curriculum: Part 4: Parenting and Supporting Children Affected by Domestic Violence
• Handouts

Key Takeaway

supportive and compassionate caregiving can have far-reaching effects on children impacted by domestic violence

The topic is sobering. The impact on children heartbreaking. But this training guide delivers a strong message of hope for caregivers. It reminds readers that one loving and supportive adult can make all the difference in the life of a child who is still hurting from domestic violence exposure.