| July 2011-Strategies for Fostering Safety and Promoting Wellbeing for Families Experiencing Domestic Violence in Child Welfare Settings |
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This webinar provided participants with an overview of key strategies for fostering safety and promoting wellbeing for families experiencing domestic violence, particularly for families in child welfare settings. Building a partnership with victims of domestic violence is a key first step to fostering safety. Information shared during this webinar can provide a strong foundation for on-going assessment, identification and safety planning. Presenters provided participants with a snapshot of the research, successful practices and practical tips for engaging and fostering safety for victims, children and abusive partners. As result of the webinar participants will have: - Increased understanding of the benefits to building a strong partnership with victims of domestic violence; - Practical tips for identifying and assessing for domestic violence; - Enhanced knowledge about safety and safety planning with victims of domestic violence and their children Strategies identifying domestic violence resources at the Federal level and within local communities Presenters: Jeff Edleson, PhD., University of Minnesota School of Social WorkLonna Davis, MSW, Futures Without Violence Jennifer Rose, MSW, Consultant for Futures Without Violence Presented by ACF’s Children’s Bureau, Family Violence Prevention and Services Program in collaboration with Futures Without Violence, formally the Family Violence Prevention Fund.
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Domestic Violence in CW Presentation