“Mom seems really upset lately. I asked her what was wrong, and she didn’t answer me. She used to always greet me with a smile when I got back from […]
Children's Program
How To Talk To Your Children About Domestic Violence Media Coverage
We know that parents may have questions on how to handle discussions with their children regarding the recent media coverage of Ray Rice battering his wife. We thought it may […]
Women’s Center & Shelter’s Children’s Program
Studies indicate that between 10% and 20% of children in the United States are living with intimate partner violence in their homes and thereby having their sense of safety and […]
The Mother-Child Bond..
Many women who come to Women’s Center & Shelter are here with their children. Whether they are staying in the emergency shelter or attending support groups while their children are […]
Supporting Children Who Have Been Exposed To Violence…
Every child needs stability, affection and proper nutrition to survive and even thrive. When any of these are disrupted, children are likely to display behaviors in response. While you, as […]
Children Exposed to Violence
When Children are Exposed to Violence… Children exposed to trauma can display a range of challenging behaviors, for many reasons (both biological and environmental in origin). From the time children […]
