by CDVA Team | Feb 20, 2024 | Blog
Teen Dating Violence (TDV) is rarely created in a vacuum. There are many causes as to why teens engage in violent and controlling behavior in adolescence. One of the most destructive reasons is childhood trauma and likely may include one or more Adverse Childhood...
by CDVA Team | Feb 1, 2024 | Blog
When you grow up living in a home with domestic violence, that’s Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV). It is the least known and understood adverse childhood experiences (ACE). Like all the other ACEs, it has been found to have a more negative impact on minority groups,...
by CDVA Team | Jan 14, 2024 | Blog
Whether you have faced any form of violence in your life, or have been blessed not to, it is hard to miss the immense impact Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s work has had on humanitarian efforts in eliminating violence and injustice. It may be front and center, especially...
by CDVA Team | Jan 10, 2024 | Blog
Written by Roger “Rock” Lockridge There is a fact of life that many people already know, but many more should learn. No one is self-made. Whether it’s in business, athletics, or any other aspect of life, everyone has learned from someone else, whether directly or...
by CDVA Team | Dec 29, 2023 | Blog
Written by Anna Radev, COO, Childhood Domestic Violence Association As the New Year approaches, many of us busy ourselves taking inventory of the year passed and making plans and New Year’s resolutions for the upcoming year. We’re filled with renewed optimism for a...
by CDVA Team | Dec 26, 2023 | Blog
Written by Rithika Yogeshwarun In the intricate landscape of human relationships, our early experiences play a profound role in shaping how we connect with others throughout our lives. In the realm of psychology, attachment theory unveils the significance of these...
by CDVA Team | Dec 20, 2023 | Blog
This season’s holidays center around joyful times with family as well as marking an end of another year gone by. For many people, this time of year is strenuous, but for people that are still grappling with their past of Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV), it can be...
by CDVA Team | Dec 5, 2023 | Blog
Holistic healing approaches can be incredibly beneficial when addressing the complex effects of childhood domestic violence. Simple practices, such as grounding breathwork, gentle movement, nourishing self-care rituals, and nurturing non-violent and non-judgmental...
by CDVA Team | Nov 24, 2023 | Blog
By Shirley Sanguino & Rithika Yogeshwarun On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we would like to discuss the long-term impacts of childhood domestic violence, the cycle they can potentially recreate, and the multitude of women...
by CDVA Team | Nov 20, 2023 | Blog
Thanksgiving for most people is a holiday. It may be a chance to vacation, visit friends and family and celebrate with a warm and inviting feast. Here at CDVA, we like to look at this holiday in a different light as for those who grew up with childhood domestic...
