Children, Domestic Violence & The Law
Building Bridges through partnerships and policy changes
Children, Domestic Violence & The Law
Building Bridges through partnerships and policy changes
Building Bridges through partnerships and policy changes
Building Bridges through partnerships and policy changes
Our mission is to improve the psychological functioning, occupational, and career achievement outcomes of those who lived with and those who witness intimate partner violence birth through age five.
We vision a world where survivors of intimate partner violence and their children are able to thrive and live free from Polyvictimization.
That when we educate an individuals and/or communities awareness, we are creating knowledge.
Knowledge than cultivates understanding.
Understanding empowers healing at both the individual and community levels.
Introduction to some of the youth resources they can access.
Introducing current CBT & CCT therapy models being used in our education system currently.
Reinforcing Redirection of Behavior.
Allows for law enforcement to stay survivor centered while minimizing parentification from happen in a time of crisis.
Approved by National Safe Places Network and National Run-A-Way Hotline as a resources tool for youth.
RCW Compatible with the required resource pamphlet currently required fir victims in Washington State.
With respect to victims of violent or sex crimes, to receive, at the time of reporting the crime to law enforcement officials, a written statement of the rights of crime victims as provided in this chapter. The written statement shall include the name, address, and telephone number of a county or local crime victim/witness program, if such a crime victim/witness program exists in the county
A person commits the crime of exposing minor children to domestic violence when they:
1. Commits a crime of domestic violence, as defined in RCW 10.99.020; and
2. The crime is committed in the immediate presence of, or is witnessed by, the person’s or the victim’s minor child, minor stepchild, or a minor child residing within the household of the person or victim. For the purposes hereof, a minor child or minor stepchild refers to such child or stepchild who is, on the date of the violation, under the age of 18 years.
Identifying youth as victims is crucial. We use clear and simple messages to explain their rights, just as we do for adult victims. We also briefly address their emotions and how to respond to them in healthy ways, while introducing the basics of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) methods, which are now being used in schools. Additionally, we provide essential resources to help ensure they are in safe environments and know where to turn for support. An empowering tool designed to support children during difficult times.
We intentionally crafted the messaging using everyday examples and an educational tone, ensuring that it remained neutral and informative. This approach provides clarity and understanding without triggering distress for survivors. Additionally, by avoiding explicit details or victimizing language, the final product is designed to be safe even if left in a setting where a perpetrator could see it. The emphasis is on education and awareness, making it a valuable tool for raising understanding while protecting the dignity and safety of all involved.
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