Domestic Violence: Population-Specific Approaches

In an effort to respond to the diverse experiences of victims and survivors of domestic violence, services must be individualized to meet the unique needs of each population and/or community. The resources included here present a starting point for considering the various issues that impact the lives of victims and survivors in specific populations.

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2001

Violence Prevention for Families of Young Children

Designed for parents and caretakers, this booket describes the power of learning in early childhood, suggests principles to teach children that promote violence prevention, and provides skills for anger management and problem solving.

Authors: American Psychological Association & National Association for the Education of Young Children

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2002

The Net Effect: Girls and New Media - Executive Summary

This report describes trends in the Internet habits of girls, their skills in navigating potentially difficult or emotional situations online, and advice on how parents and other adults can empower girls to have safe, positive online experiences.

Authors: Whitney Roban

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July 2004

Mind Over Media: Developing healthy relationships

This fact sheet examines the extent and effect of media exposure on infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, particularly in the form of television and computer games.

Authors: Young Media Australia

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Connect Magazine

Connect is a resource to engage kids in discussions about violence against women. Issue 2 contains information for foster parents and kin on meeting the needs of children who have been exposed to domestic violence and are in the child welfare system.

Authors: Futures Without Violence

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A Parent's Handbook: How to Talk to Your Children About Developing Healthy Relationships

Designed for parents of pre-teens, this booklet was developed as a tool to help parents lay the foundation for healthy decision-making patterns and relationships. Includes tips for "starting the dialogue," interactive quiz, and additional resources.

Authors: Richard Gallagher

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Tough Talk: What boys need to know about relationship abuse

Created to help men start a conversation with the boys in their lives about developing and maintaining positive relationships, this booklet defines abuse, provides practical guidelines and tips for starting a dialogue, and lists additional resources.

Authors: Liz Claiborne Inc.

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Talk with Your Child

This article offers tips, strategies, and resources for talking with your child about dating, forming friendships, and treating one another with respect.

Authors: Choose Respect Initiative

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1999

Human Rights Coloring Book

This coloring book has 32 great pages for children to color and learn about human rights. The text is provided in both English and Spanish. The final page indicates that "everybody has the right to peace at home."

Authors: Peace at Home

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Peacemaking In My Home Checklist

This checklist outlines certain elements/rules of a home in which there is peace, and is meant to serve as a conversation-starter and agreement for families.

Authors: Peace Games

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2007

The Importance of Play in Promoting Healthy Child Development and Maintaining Strong Parent-Child Bonds

Report describes the healthy aspects of free and unstructured play, noting that it is essential for helping children reach important social, emotional, and cognitive developmental milestones as well as helping them manage stress and become resilient.

Authors: Kenneth R. Ginsburg

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