Children and Relationship Abuse

Here is some information about working with children who have witnessed domestic violence. Remember that it is the perpetrator’s choice to expose violence to their children. Do not blame the mother for the violence that is being perpetrated against her. Hold the perpetrator responsible for his actions.

• Working with Children of Battered Women
• Suggestions for Interacting with Children
• Talking to Young Children About Domestic Violence
• How to Help Children Recover (.pdf)
• Safety Planning with Children
• Safety Planning Checklist
• Mandatory Reporting and Relationship Abuse or pdf version
• Power and Control Wheel – Children (pdf)