Breaking Norms, Building Awareness, Beyond Borders: A Social Worker’s Reflection on Children’s Rights and Disciplinary Practices
Written by Ivellise Velez In honor of National Social Workers Month, this blog features a guest writer and social worker, Ivelisse Velez. She talks about her current stresses in finding employment in the social work field and some upheavals of late in her new life....
Why is it important to know the links between Teen Dating Violence and CDV?
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...
Spotlight on Black History Month and Childhood Domestic Violence: How this Largely Unknown ACE Impacts the Black Community
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,...
MLK Day Reflection: Standing Up to Violence and Injustice Overcoming Barriers through Action, and Ushering In Change for Childhood Domestic Violence Survivors
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...
Mentoring as a Path Forward: Lessons I Learned from My Journey Towards Gratitude and Paying It Forward through Child Advocacy and Support
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...
If you Grew Up in a Home with Domestic Violence (CDV), Here’s a New Year’s Resolution for 2024 that Can Change Your Life!
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...
Understanding Attachment Styles: A Pathway to Secure Relationships
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...
Did you grow up living with domestic violence and still find the Holidays hard to cope with as an adult?
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...
A Holistic Journey: Embracing Wholeness after Childhood Domestic Violence
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...
Unveiling the Link: Healing Women from the Shadow of Childhood Domestic Violence
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...