4 Facts to Know About Child Abuse Prevention Month

4 Facts to Know About Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and we want to share some facts you may not know about abuse and childhood trauma. 1. Child abuse and Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) are two different things. When you read the phrase “Childhood Domestic Violence,” what do you...
Can Children Experience Depression?

Can Children Experience Depression?

Written by Shirley Sanguino Often, we find ourselves wondering, how can a child be depressed? What could possibly be contributing to their depression at such a young age? As someone who experienced childhood depression, I know it can be pretty difficult to feel all...
What everyone should know about domestic violence (DV)

What everyone should know about domestic violence (DV)

There is so much to understand and things to know about domestic violence (DV).  It impacts the health and well-being of those families involved, but also has an impact on communities and society. Research is conducted regularly on DV, and it has its own national...
How to Help a Child Living With Domestic Violence (DV)

How to Help a Child Living With Domestic Violence (DV)

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. These are daunting statistics. Perhaps you know of and want to help a child living with domestic violence...
What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?

What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?

The term “Adverse Childhood Experiences” comes from the CDC-Kaiser Permanente Study conducted in 1995-1997. It originally began in an obesity clinic. As the study grew, it started to uncover links between childhood trauma, chronic disease, and mental health issues. It...
How does domestic violence impact children?

How does domestic violence impact children?

In homes with domestic violence, children are negatively impacted at all stages of their development in the key areas of life: physical, mental, behavioral, and relational. Trauma from childhood adversities including domestic violence can impact children’s bodies as...