Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) between parents is often brushed aside when determining what is best for the children, with family members, law enforcement, custody conciliators, and even judges failing to weigh the non-abusive parent’s concerns if the children were not targets of the abuse itself.
The research into long- and short-term negative outcomes in children’s mental, physical, and social health is extensive and clear: Witnessing IPV in the home puts all children at greatly increased risk of a number of known harms, some of which may surprise even the most seasoned advocates and first responders.
After this Justice Clearinghouse webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Articulate specific risks for children exposed to IPV from infancy to school age to teens and young adults.
- Help survivors take appropriate protective measures for their children who have been exposed to IPV in the home.
- Better advocate for children whose families are involved in the justice system due to IPV.
All Justice Clearinghouse webinars are 75 minutes long (1 hour for formal presentation, 10-15 minutes for Q&A).