Tools and Resources
Families and Caregivers
Online Resources
Children and Domestic Violence Resources
Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System
Children and Violence
National Institute of Mental Health
Factsheet: Children's Mental Health: Resource List
Mental Health America
Hands On Approaches to Help Children Heal from Traumatic Events
Lisa Diamond-Raab, Paramjit Toor Joshi, Shulamit Michal Lewin, Shari Goddard Shambaugh, 2007
Healing the Invisible Wounds: Children's Exposure to Violence-A Guide for Families
Safe Start Center, 2009
Healing the Invisible Wounds: Children's Exposure to Violence-Quick Reference Guide
Safe Start Center. 2009
Little Eyes, Little Ears: How Violence Against a Mother Shapes Children as They Grow
Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System, 2007
Little Listeners in an Uncertain World: Coping Strategies for you and your child during deployment and when a crisis occurs
Zero to Three (Parenting Resources), 2003
A Parent's Guide to Teen Dating Violence: 10 Questions to Start the Conversation
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline and Liz Claiborne, Inc., 2008
Tips for Parents and Caregivers
Child Witness to Violence Project
Tough Talk-What Boys Need to Know About Relationship Abuse
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline and Liz Claiborne, Inc., 2008
When Dad Hurts Mom: Helping Your Children Heal the Wounds of Witnessing Abuse
Lundy Bancroft, 2005
Understanding Child Traumatic Stress
National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
Understanding Traumatic Stress in Children
National Center on Family Homelessness, 2006
What is Child Traumatic Stress?
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Web Sites
American Academy of Pediatrics
Practical information and resources on topics such as immunizations, nutrition, sexuality, stress, injury prevention, internet safety, health insurance, and finding a pediatrician. Free online newsletter.
Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System
Publications and CD-ROMs on the effects of violence against mothers on children as victims or witnesses of crime. Publications include Little Eyes, Little Ears: How Violence Against a Mother Shapes Children as They Grow.
Family Communications
Resources and advice from Fred Rogers, host of Mister Rogers Neighborhood children's television show, to help families with "important talk" - talk with children about thoughts, feelings and concerns. Downloadable tips for caregivers on many topics. Books and CDs available for purchase. Materials in English and Spanish.
Family Violence Prevention Fund
The Family Violence Prevention Fund works to prevent violence within the home and in the community, to help those whose lives are devastated by violence. FVPF raises awareness about and provides expertise on domestic violence, helps pass laws to stop violence and support victims, provides action alerts and access to legislative updates, and advises Congress and the Executive Branch. Program areas include immigrant women, children, teens, military, and workplace violence.
National Mental Health Information Center
Information and free publications on mental health, child social and emotional development, loss and grief and trauma.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
National network to advance effective services for children affected by traumatic stress. Topics for caregivers include understanding child traumatic stress, parenting in a challenging world, family preparedness, effective treatments, and ways to seek help.
The National Center for Victims of Crime
1-800-FYI-CALL, TTY: 1-800-211-7996
Information and resources for survivors of crime, including referrals to local victim service providers and Teen Action Toolkit, an action plan for law enforcement, youth workers, teens, and families interested in starting a youth-led effort to improve local services for adolescent crime victims.
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health
1-800-370-2943
Research on the health of children, adults, and families. Features include A-Z health and human development topics and health information specialists to answer questions.
New York University Child Study Center
Articles about emotional and social development of children. Information about mental health disorders, including when to seek treatment and finding a therapist.
Parenting.org
Resources and guidance about raising children from birth through 18. Hotline linked to Boys Town National Resource and Training Center.
Parents Anonymous
National network of parenting support groups providing a caring, supportive environment to learn new parenting strategies and create long lasting positive changes in families. Caregivers can join a Parents Anonymous® Group at any time and attend for as long as they wish.
Search Institute
Resources about positive experiences and personal qualities that help children grow up healthy, caring, and responsible. Visit the special parenting section at www.mvparents.com.
Zero to Three
Parent section with information designed to support parents in promoting their infant's and toddler's growth and development. Register online to access The Magic of Everyday Moments: How the Brain, Body and Mind Grows from Birth to 3.
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