Family/Community Violence



A combination of relational, individual, environmental, and societal factors may increase violence against adults and children in a community. Staff working in early childhood development may find this information useful to assist families and community members in crisis.

Family/Community Violence Preparation: Preventing Family Crisis Dealing with Potentially Dangerous Situations Assessing Family Crisis Resources for Parents and Teachers. DHS/FEMA. 2009. English. Impact: Responding to Families in Crisis Silent Realities Child Maltreatment. HHS/CDC. 2009. English. Intimate Partner Violence. HHS/CDC. 2009. English. Relief: Building Bridges Between Healthy Marriage, Responsible Fatherhood, and Domestic Violence Programs Recovery: 45 CFR 1304.40(b)(1)(i)&(ii) Access to Community Services and Resources

Family/Community Violence. HHS/ACF/OHS, HHS/CDC and DHS/FEMA. 2009. English.