October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Annually during the month of October, advocates, survivors, their loved ones, and communities come together to mourn those whose lives have been lost to domestic violence; celebrate the accomplishments to end and prevent further violence; and connect with others in the movement to end domestic violence. This year also marks the 35th Anniversary of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), the first Federal commitment to creating a pathway to safety for survivors of domestic violence and their children. FVPSA is administered through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB), Family Violence Prevention and Services Program. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/fvpsa Listed on the following pages are a number of events, activities, and resources organized by FYSB-funded national training and technical assistance resource centers. The History of FVPSA In 1984, U.S. Attorney General, Benjamin Civiletti established the Task Force on Family Violence, which issued a landmark report on the scope and impact of domestic violence in the United States. As a result, Congress conducted a series of hearings to listen to victims and advocates to explore how the Federal government could best respond. That year, Congress signed into law the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act as Title III of the Child Abuse Amendments of 1984. For 35 years, HHS’ FVPSA Program has ensured funding for the provision of shelter, emergency services, and community-based supports for survivors and their children in each U.S. state and territory. The FVPSA Program’s capacity building activities have improved health and social service agencies’ response to domestic violence through comprehensive training and technical assistance and have categorically resulted in systems’ improvement; increased knowledge sharing by and between service sectors; and bolstered community level coordination amongst domestic violence programs with a myriad of health and social service agencies. Please join ACF/FYSB and its key stakeholders on October 15, 2019 at 2:00PM – 3:30PM Eastern to acknowledge and celebrate FVPSA’s landmark accomplishments. See page 2 for event details.

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To join this webinar click: https://nnedv.zoom.us/j/453574574 For audio: 1-646-558-8656 / Webinar ID: 453 574 574 For questions about reasonable accommodations, accessibility or closed captioning, contact Marium Durrani with the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence at mdurrani@nrcdv.org.

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RESOURCES – TOOLKITS – ACTION GUIDES

Domestic Violence Awareness Project Website During October, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence will be unveil a fresh look for the Domestic Violence Awareness Project website and online repository of resources. The website will be more accessible and user-friendly with a variety of resources to support national, statewide, and community-based domestic violence awareness efforts during DVAM and throughout the year. https://nrcdv.org/dvam/ National Resource Center on Domestic Violence - DVAM #1Thing Action Guide The Domestic Violence Awareness Project developed a unified message around #1Thing. Change can start with only #1Thing. One person’s actions may seem insignificant, but together a communities' collective “#1Thing” can lead to real social transformation. The #1Thing Action Guide includes templates, recommendations, strategies, and tools for incorporating this message into your public awareness activities and campaigns during DVAM, and beyond. New #1Thing sharable logos were created for 2019 including translations of the hashtag in Portuguese, Vietnamese and Russian. The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence partnered with the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life to develop a supplement to the Action Guide about centering older survivors of abuse. https://vawnet.org/material/1thing-action-guide-inspiring-action-through-unified-message

Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day 20th Anniversary Health Cares About Domestic Violence (HCADV) Day is a nationally-recognized awareness raising day sponsored by Futures Without Violence and aimed at members of the healthcare and advocacy communities to offer education about the critical importance of universal education to promote healthy relationships, address the health impact of abuse and offer warm referrals to domestic violence advocates. A number of resources are provided in the HCADV Day Action Kit to help organize events and activities for HCADV Day on October 16th. https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/hcadvday-action-kit/

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National Domestic Violence Hotline – DVAM Toolkit The DVAM Toolkit is a brief social media guide on how to engage in the #1Thing campaign. Included are sample Facebook posts, sample Tweets, and downloadable graphics. Available on 10/3 via the social media links below. FB: https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline IG: https://www.instagram.com/ndvhofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NDVH

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TRIBAL – NATIVE AMERICAN – AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKA NATIVE

Friday October 4 10:00AM ET

National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center - 2020 Lecture Series: “Domestic Violence is Not Our Tradition” Domestic Violence Awareness Rally: Speakers, resource information, and light refreshments will be provided. Advocates and therapists will be on-site if needed. Wear purple in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Hosted by: Ah-Tah-Thi Museum, STOF Health anf HumanServices, and Big Cypress Council Office. Location: To-Pee-Kee-Ke-Yak-Ne Community Center, Big Cypress Reservation, Florida Speaker(s): Chairwoman Cherrah Giles Audience: Community of Big Cypress Link for more information: https://www.ahtahthiki.com/programs/

Tuesday October 8 3:00PM ET

National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center – Twitter Chat In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, NIWRC will talk about how violent language, stereotypes and cultural appropriation influence the mistreatment of Native Americans, fueling domestic violence and sexual assault against Native people. Join/Follow: https://twitter.com/niwrc

Friday October 11 – Sunday October 13

National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center – Information Booth at Black Hills Powwow The Black Hills Powwow has become one of the premier American Indian cultural events in the United States, attracting thousands of dancers, singers, artisans and several thousand spectators from across several U.S. states, Canadian provinces and beyond. In addition to the powwow, spectators have the opportunity to enjoy a fine arts show, He Sapa Win pageant, wellness symposium for youth, and tournaments for hand games, golf, and archery. Location: Rapid City, South Dakota Link for more information: https://www.blackhillspoww/

Monday October 21 – Friday October 25

National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center – Information Booth at National Congress of American Indian (NCAI) Convention & Marketplace NCAI's conferences, meetings, and events are key moments where Indian Country come together to advance the most important discussions regarding policy and programs. Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Link for more information: http://www.ncai.org/conferences-events

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ALL MONTH Tillie Blackbear Day: How to Be a Good Relative - Advocacy Campaign

“Being a good relative" - In celebration of our 2nd National Tillie Black Bear Women Are Sacred Day on October 1, 2019, and kicking off October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center will engage with the public to help answer the question: “What does it mean to you to be a good relative?” From Tillie sharing the teachings from White Buffalo Calf Woman that “even in thought, women are sacred,” and our relationships with each other govern how we treat each other, to many other tribal teachings, we know that the solution to ending domestic violence lies in passing on these tribal specific teachings. FB: https://www.facebook.com/niwrc IG: https://www.instagram.com/niwrc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/niwrc

ALL MONTH 11:00AM ET

National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) - 31 Days of DVAM Social Media In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, NIWRC will post a fact about domestic violence in Native communities, and the movement to end it, each day in October. NIWRC will share these posts with the aim of raising awareness on this severe crisis, encouraging others to join the movement against domestic violence, and raising our voices in the name of tribal sovereignty once again to bring safety to Native nations. Followers are encouraged to share the posts and images with personal views on how domestic violence impacts your community. Take a stand against domestic violence using the #ViolenceIsNotMyTradition hashtag! FB: https://www.facebook.com/niwrc IG: https://www.instagram.com/niwrc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/niwrc

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WEBINARS

Date/Time Description Tuesday October 1 3:00PM ET

NW Network - Advocacy and Male Survivors of Domestic Violence As domestic violence programs across the country grapple with how to meaningfully support survivors of all genders, there are important questions that inevitably emerge. What is different about male survivors of domestic violence from other survivors, and what do we attribute that difference to? What is the impact of patriarchy and toxic masculinity on relationships? How do we maintain and strengthen a collective feminist analysis on gender, power, and violence as we grapple with these questions? LGBTQ culturally specific programs have a long history of supporting bisexual men, transgender men, and gay men who have survived domestic violence. Join us on this webinar as we share our approach to meaningfully supporting male survivors by centering the experiences of bi+, trans, and gay men. Presenter: Amarinthia Torres, the NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse Register here: https://nwnetwork.adobeconnect.com/gender-oct-19/event/registration.html

Tuesday October 8 2:30PM ET

Battered Women’s Justice Project - Family Based Violence and Young Women: Unintended Consequences This webinar provides a particular focus on girls charged with any home-based assault (simple assault, domestic battery, assault against as family member) to understand the context of those offenses and how supporting girls and their families can avoid their arrests and detentions. The research has been clear for decades that girls are arrested disproportionately for home based intra-family assaults arising from family chaos that is best handled through community-based services or child protection systems. Perhaps most critically, the most recent OJJDP report reminds us of the urgent need to address race disparities in our justice system. It’s time to re-focus efforts to understand the intentional and unintentional forces behind the harsh treatment of girls of color and make it a goal to reduce their arrests, petitions, and detention. Presenters: Francine Sherman, Clinical Professor and Director, Juvenile Rights Advocacy Project at Boston College Law School Register here: https://www.bwjp.org/training.html

Wednesday October 9 3:00PM ET

Battered Women’s Justice Project - Domestic violence and technology: New international research and resources for practice Dr. Molly Dragiewicz and Dr. Bridget Harris will present recommendations for future research, policy and practice on technology and domestic violence based on the first Australian study focused on survivors’ experiences of technology-facilitated coercive control. Digital technologies play an increasingly important role in everyday life. The ubiquity of these technologies, combined factors like with

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GPS tracking, cloud-based storage, and platform integration, present significant challenges to personal security and privacy, and particularly for domestic violence victims. This webinar presents findings from the Australian Communications Consumer Advocacy Network funded study, "Domestic violence and communication technology: Victim experiences of intrusion, surveillance, and identity theft." Findings are based on interviews with twenty domestic violence survivors in New South Wales and Queensland and online focus groups with key stakeholders in rural, regional, and remote areas. Following the above presentation, Rachel Gibson, Senior Technology Specialist for the Safety Net Project at the National Network to End Domestic Violence will discuss resources for practice from NNEDV’s extensive tech safety work and the application of the work to the U.S. Presenters: Associate Professor Molly Dragiewicz, Griffith University, Australia Dr Bridget Harris, Queensland University of Technology, Australia Rachel Gibson, Senior Technology Specialist, Safety Net Project, The National Network to End Domestic Violence Register here: https://www.bwjp.org/training.html

Wednesday October 16 3:00PM ET

SAMHSA and ACF Information Memo on Intersection of DV, Substance Use and Mental Health: Research, Resources and Recommendations While it has long been recognized that domestic violence can have significant mental health and substance use-related effects, the lack of collaboration between systems often leaves survivors and their families without ways to address both safety and recovery needs. In order to address these intersecting issues, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) have issued an Information Memorandum calling for increased collaboration between domestic violence, mental health, and substance use disorder treatment service providers and systems. This webinar will introduce key issues highlighted in the Information Memorandum, along with recommendations, a media toolkit, and resources for supporting individuals and families experiencing domestic violence. The webinar is hosted by the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health in partnership with FVPSA and SAMHSA. Register here: https://ncdvtmh.webex.com/ncdvtmh/onstage/g.php?MTID=e62b5976077b4391bdc058ed41e625623

Wednesday October 16 3:00PM ET

Battered Women’s Justice Project - Coercive Control: Practical Implications Over the last two decades, England, Ireland, France, Scotland, and a number of other countries and thousands of service organizations world-wide have adapted coercive control as the framework for improving the response to interpersonal abuse and discarded definitions and practice models that narrowly emphasize

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violence or relegate the role of children to “witnesses.” What were the key frustrations with the justice and Refuge/Shelter response that led to the changes? What is the coercive control ‘framework?’ Is it applicable in the U.S.? Drawing on examples from his forensic caseload and his recent experiences abroad, Dr. Stark will introduce coercive control as a practical model to improve assessment with women and children and as a political model to address violence against women as a “liberty crime." Presenters: Evan Stark, Professor Emeritus, Rutgers University Register here: https://www.bwjp.org/training.html

Thursday October 17 1:00PM ET

OCSE & FVPSA: Model Procedures for Domestic Violence Cases The Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) and the Family and Youth Services Bureau/Family Violence Prevention Services Program (FYSB/FVPSA) are sponsoring two webinars focused on enhancing safe access to child support services for survivors for DVAM: OCSE released an Information Memorandum entitled, “Model Procedures for Domestic Violence Cases” (IM-19-06) on August 21, 2019. This memorandum provides guidance and model procedures to address challenges consistently identified by child support agency staff when processing cases that involve victims of domestic violence. The IM also included an attachment: “Domestic Violence Expert-Informed Screening Practices and Questions,” which provided child support agencies examples of effective screening approaches and questions to increase survivors’ understanding of and comfort with disclosing safety concerns when accessing child support services. This webinar will review the guidance provided through the IM, the model screening questions and procedures, and give participants a chance to ask questions and discuss best practices with OCSE and state subject matter experts. The primary audience for this webinar is child support professionals and policy and capacity-building staff working in state or local DV programs. To join the meeting: http://hhs.adobeconnect.com/rrzfzuenhze6/ DV Webinar: 866-817-7525 Participant Code: 407-0705

Need to discuss healthy relationships or have concerns about abuse? Connect with compassionate knowledgeable advocates for free, anonymous, confidential support at:

National Domestic Violence Hotline https://www.thehotline.org 1-800-799-7233(SAFE) StrongHearts Native Helpline https://www.strongheartshelpline.org 1−844-7NATIVE(62-8483)

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WEBINARS (CONTINUED)

Tuesday October 22 3:00PM ET

Battered Women’s Justice Project - Understanding and Responding to Adolescent Intra-Family Domestic Battery This webinar will explain the difference between Adolescent Domestic Battery and Intimate Partner Violence and the need for an alternative system and treatment response to this issue. Adolescent Domestic Battery (ADB) is defined as a youth committing an act of violence against a parent, sibling or other family member living in the home. These intra-family assaults result in many youth being arrested for Domestic violence under the definition of DV in many states. According to data from the FBI’s National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS): • Half (51%) of ADBs victimized a parent and one-quarter (24%) victimized a

sibling. • When against a parent, the parent was most likely the mother for both

juvenile male (68%) and juvenile female offenders (81%). 48% of ADBs were arrested, compared with 31% of juvenile offenders who assaulted acquaintances and 32% who assaulted strangers.

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• The presenters will provide alternative “system responses” and “treatment responses” from projects implemented in Illinois and Florida.

Presenters: Robin Hassler Thompson, Consultant; Wendy Nussbaum, Executive Director of Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission Register here: https://www.bwjp.org/training.html

Tuesday October 22 2:00PM ET

Safe Access to Child Support When You’re Afraid of the Other Parent The Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) and the Family and Youth Services Bureau/Family Violence Prevention Services Program (FYSB/FVPSA) are sponsoring two webinars focused on enhancing safe access to child support services for survivors for DVAM: This webinar will announce and describe a new resource for survivors and advocates working with survivors – a palm card designed to help survivors assess risks associated with receiving child support and be equipped to navigate child support services more safely. The palm card provides an overview of safety options, guidance on steps for opting out of child support services, and examples of common child support processes that may elevate risk for survivors. The palm card is intended to help survivors, and advocate working with survivors, make informed and empowered decisions about child support enforcement. This webinar will give examples of how local domestic violence programs can work with local child support agencies to tailor information on the palm card to local processes and resources and build a coordinated approach to enhancing survivor safety within the child support program. The primary audience for this webinar is domestic violence advocates working in local and state programs and child support professionals. Register here: https://rcdvcpc.org/events/upcoming-events.html

Tuesday October 29 3:00PM ET

NW Network - Assessing Patterns of Coercive Control in Abusive Relationships: Questions and Answers! Looking for a deeper dive on the NW Network’s approach to assessment? Have questions that didn’t get covered in our 3-part Assessment Series? Join NW Network advocates as we discuss the complexity of assessing for a pattern of power and control. This webinar will provide ample time for your questions and cover topics such as: best practices when both or all partners call your program; giving feedback to people causing harm; maintaining confidentiality & containment in small communities, and more. Whether you’re working at a mainstream program or a culturally-specific program, this webinar is for you! Come with questions! Presenters: Panel of advocates from the NW Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse Register here: https://nwnetwork.adobeconnect.com/qa-oct-19/event/registration.html

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HEALTH CARE & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Date/Time Description Wednesday October 16 1:00PM ET

Futures Without Violence - Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day 20th Anniversary – Facebook Live Health Cares About Domestic Violence (HCADV) Day is a nationally-recognized day that takes place annually on the second Wednesday of October. In observance of Yom Kippur 2019, the 20th annual HCADV Day will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month this year. Sponsored by Futures Without Violence, the awareness-raising day aims to reach members of the healthcare and advocacy communities to offer education about the critical importance of universal education to promote healthy relationships, address the health impact of abuse and offer warm referrals to domestic violence advocates. Learn more about HCADV Day: https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/health/hcadvday/ Download the HCADV Day flyer: https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/wp-content/uploads/HCADV-Day-2019-Event-Flyer.pdf

Wednesday October 16 2:00PM ET

Futures Without Violence - Health Cares About Domestic Violence Day “20 Actions for 20 Years” – Twitter Chat Futures Without Violence will host a social media countdown on Health Cares About Domestic Violence (HCADV) Day. This social media event will discuss how the health care system has supported survivors of domestic violence since the first HCADV Day. Reflections on partnerships between the two communities will be shared, including how family and friends can best support each other and loved ones who may have experienced abuse. Learn more about HCADV Day: https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/health/hcadvday/ Download the HCADV Day flyer: https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/wp-content/uploads/HCADV-Day-2019-Event-Flyer.pdf

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BLOGS – RESOURCES – NEWSLETTERS

Wednesday October 2

National Domestic Violence Hotline – Blog: The What, Why, and How of DVAM This blog will be a summary of why we observe DVAM, what it is, and where readers can access resources. https://www.thehotline.org/blog/

Friday October 11

National Domestic Violence Hotline – Polling & Facebook Live Discussion On 10/4 a polling question will be promoted on social media and available for public response: Which type of abuse do you think is the most common form? On 10/11 discuss the results on Facebook Live. FB: https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline

Tuesday October 22

National Domestic Violence Hotline – Polling & Instagram Takeover Discussion On 10/18 a polling question will be promoted on social media and available for public response: What are the signs of an abusive relationship? On 10/22 discuss the results during an Instagram Takeover. IG: https://www.instagram.com/ndvhofficial/

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ALL MONTH National Resource Center on Domestic Violence – Safe Housing Partnerships #1Thing Videos Short videos titled, #1Thing to Foster Safe Affordable and Accessible Housing for Survivors will feature ideas on connecting the #1Thing campaign with housing initiatives. Videos will be released starting October 1st. Topics include: • #1thing to end survivor homelessness • Safe means different things for different communities • Overview of the Safe Housing Model and DV Housing First A collaborative blog from federal partners on #1Thing to Foster Safe, Affordable and Accessible Housing for Survivors will be released as part of Safe Housing Partnerships’ DVAM resources. Follow along here: https://safehousingpartnerships.org

An Urgent Call for Collaboration at the Intersections of Domestic Violence, Mental Health, and Substance Use: Research, Resources, and Recommendations for State Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Directors, State FVPSA Administrators, and Practitioners This Partners’ Guide, developed by the National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma, and Mental Health (NCDVTMH) highlights the new Information Memorandum issued by SAMHSA and ACF. The guide contains background information, resources, and recommendations for state-level collaboration as well as sample talking points, social media posts, and infographics. Accompanying materials include sample blog posts, shareable facts and stats, and PowerPoint slides that can be added to presentations, shared with your email lists, and posted on your website and social media. The goal of this campaign is to foster collaboration between state and local domestic violence, mental health and substance use systems and providers to better serve survivors and their children.

Access the Information Memo and NCDVTMH Partners’ Guide here: http://www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org/2019/09/new-resource-memo-from-samhsa-and-acf-calls-for-collaboration-on-dv-substance-use-and-mental-health/

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Asian Pacific Institute on Gender Based Violence For DVAM, the Asian Pacific Institute on Gender Based Violence will uplift the hard work being done by community-based organizations around domestic violence to build out peer-learning among API agencies across the U.S. Agency spotlights will be posted on their listserv, website, and social media channels. Each spotlight will include a brief write up of the agency and an innovative program or interesting practice they're doing, along with pictures, resource links, etc. These will go out during the last two weeks of October. Throughout the month statistical soundbites will be shared and an updated Facts & Stats Report will be published. Additional resources include: Factsheet on violence in API communities, Technical Assistance on Domestic & Family Violence Dynamics in API homes; and a domestic violence specific resource page. Access all these resources and more: https://www.api-gbv.org/

RESOURCES FOR ABUSED PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN

ALL MONTH Promising Futures Without Violence

Social Media Toolkit for Sharing and Amplifying Best Practices for Serving Children, Youth, and Parents Experiencing Domestic Violence Readers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with key talking points, themes, and social media posts, then share suggested content to amplify our collective work with children, youth and abused parents. Content sharing is recommended regularly throughout the year. Access the DVAM toolkit here: https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/wp-content/uploads/Promising-Futures-Social-Media-Toolkit-for-DVAM-2019.pdf

1st Week of October

National Council on Juvenile and Family Court Judges - 10 Things to Know about Parenting Plans in Cases Involving Domestic Violence This technical assistance brief from the Resource Center on Domestic Violence: Child Protection and Custody provides self-represented litigants with guidance in creating a safe parenting plan for domestic violence survivors and their children. Subscribe and/or view the Resource Center on Domestic Violence: Child Protection and Custody Newsletter at https://www.rcdvcpc.org/events/rcdv-cpc-newsletter-blogposts.html

2nd Week of October

National Council on Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) - Abuse Goes Digital with Guest Blogger Stephine Bowman, JD, Program Attorney at the NCJFCJ In this blog, Ms. Bowman highlights the ways in which perpetrators use technology to harass, monitor and threaten survivors, particularly in co-parenting or shared custody arrangements. In addition, she emphasizes the safe guards that courts and service providers may employ to end or minimize technological abuse. Subscribe and/or view the Resource Center on Domestic Violence: Child Protection and Custody Newsletter at https://www.rcdvcpc.org/events/rcdv-cpc-newsletter-blogposts.html

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3rd Week of October

National Council on Juvenile and Family Court Judges - 20 Facts for Domestic Violence Awareness Month June 22, 2019, marked the 20th anniversary of the publication, Effective Intervention in Domestic Violence & Child Maltreatment Cases: Guidelines for Policy and Practice, also known as the Greenbook. This Resource Center on Domestic Violence: Child Protection and Custody fact sheet will be helpful to those who work with survivors and their families experiencing co-occurring domestic violence and child maltreatment while navigating child custody and child welfare systems. Access the fact sheet: https://rcdvcpc.org/resources.html Access the Greenbook: https://rcdvcpc.org/resources/resource/effective-intervention-in-domestic-violence-child-maltreatment-cases-guidelines-for-policy-and-pract.html

For more information about domestic violence, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, or the FVPSA Program, please contact Kenya Fairley, Supervisory Program Specialist at kenya.fairley@acf.hhs.gov.