When you grow up living with childhood domestic violence (CDV), the experience can negatively impact key areas of your life, including your brain.
This year for Mental Health Awareness week, we look at the relationship between childhood trauma and
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Why is Greater Awareness of Childhood Domestic Violence Critical to Help Eliminate Domestic Violence?
The single best predictor of children becoming either perpetrators or victims of domestic violence later in life is whether or not they grow up in a home where there is domestic violence ~ UNICEF
Written by Shirley Sanguino and
Can You Find Gratitude In Your Life After Childhood Domestic Violence?
September 20, 2023
For those that faced violence in their childhood, called childhood domestic violence (CDV), being grateful and finding reasons for gratitude in day-to-day life can be very hard.
Gratitude can be hard to come by for all of us at
Breaking the Silence: Childhood Domestic Violence & Suicide Prevention
September 10, 2023
Did you know that childhood domestic violence can serve as the single best predictor of domestic violence, and can lead to the risk of suicide attempts?
Childhood domestic violence (CDV) is the least known Adverse childhood experience
Art therapy as a means to heal from Childhood Domestic Violence
September 7, 2023
Jolene Dames is our most recent CDV Champion. As a child, she found a creative outlet to escape her harsh realities and traumas from living in a home with domestic violence, art. Although she may not
Connecting the dots….ADHD and Childhood Domestic Violence
August 18, 2023
You have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). But do you feel that the source of your disorder has been fully uncovered?
During this back-to-school season, we have been focusing on addressing childhood adversities, as well as
How Domestic Violence Impacts Children’s Learning
By Shirley Sanguino
In the United States, 1 in 15 children are exposed to domestic violence (DV) each year, and 90% of these children witness the violence that occurs in their homes.
In homes with domestic violence, children are negatively
How Did COVID-19 Impact Domestic Violence and Children?
August 10, 2023
By Shirley Sanguino
Indeed, we all remember March of 2020, when coronavirus, COVID-19 brought the world into a complete lockdown. It caused daily activities such as school and work to become remote. It also required everyone to create
THE TENACITY OF GROWTH Diane’s Story of Childhood Domestic Violence
July 31, 2023
Diane Sammett grew up in a home with violence. Although she was not the recipient of it, her mother was, she understands now that living and seeing the violence has changed her life. When you grow up living with
Is Growing Up with Domestic Violence One of the ACEs?
July 27, 2023
Researchers have identified ten Adverse Childhood Experiences, known as ACEs. These are linked to childhood trauma, chronic illness, mental health problems, and other challenges that can impact a child’s entire life. Some of these ACEs include physical abuse,
