Children Exposed to Violence Program Database

Children Exposed to Violence Evidence-Based Programs Database

For a definition and information on children’s exposure to violence click here.

The Children Exposed to Violence (CEV) Database is a joint project of the Safe Start Center and CrimeSolutions.gov website funded by the Department of Justice. The database uses rigorous research to inform practitioners and policy makers about what works in services for children exposed to violence. The menus on the right allow you to search the database of programs. You can see the details and descriptions for any of the programs by clicking on their titles in the search results.

For more information about the database and the rating criteria, please go to:
http://crimesolutions.gov/about.aspx.
If you are interested in information about the rating process, please go to:
http://crimesolutions.gov/about_starttofinish.aspx.
Finally, if you would like to nominate a program for inclusion on the database, please visit:
http://crimesolutions.gov/about_nominate.aspx.

Evidence Ratings
Evidence Rating	Icon*		Description
Evidence Rating	One Study	More than One Study	Description
Effective			Programs have strong evidence indicating they achieve their intended outcomes when implemented with fidelity.
Promising			Programs have some evidence indicating they achieve their intended outcomes. Additional research is recommended.
No Effects			Programs have strong evidence indicating that they did not achieve their intended outcomes when implemented with fidelity.

*A single study icon is used to identify programs that have been evaluated with only one study. A multiple studies icon is used to represent a greater extent of evidence supporting the evidence rating. The icon depicts programs that have more than one study in the evidence base demonstrating effects in a consistent direction.

Resources for Implementation

Resources for Implementation

Coming Soon!

Implementation of evidence-based programs refers to the integration of research findings into program policy and practice. Successful implementation is based on an understanding of the behavior of staff and clients as a key variable in the sustainable selection, adoption, and execution of evidence-based interventions. Resources included in this section are designed to address major barriers that impede effective implementation of evidence-based programs and, ultimately, to improve outcomes for children and families.