National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) Content Topic Results

This paper examines the work of domestic violence programs within a "social and emotional well-being" framework. It first elucidates how domestic violence negatively impacts survivors' and their children's well- being, and which factors have been shown to restore this well-being over time. It then describes the Theory of Change that is at the foundation of domestic violence programs' work, and details how domestic violence programs creatively engage with survivors and their children to influence the factors known to promote their well-being.

This brief document describes the difference between outcome and process evaluation, distinctions between goals, objectives, and outcomes, and how to select outcomes that make sense for domestic violence programs. The content of this series of Outcome Evaluation Issues Briefs is drawn from a 2007 NRCDV publication entitled "Outcome Evaluation Strategies for Domestic Violence Services Programs Receiving FVPSA Funding: A Practical Guide," authored by Eleanor Lyon, PhD and Cris Sullivan, PhD.

This Applied Research Paper outlines the importance and value of engaging in sexual violence prevention work with youth. The paper discusses prevalence of sexual violence among youth populations, recent trends in prevention activities for youth, and a review of common strategies and challenges for engaging in this work. Feedback on the effectiveness and current evaluation efforts for the various approaches is offered.

This form offers taking points for advocates on domestic violence homicides. Recent, fully cited statistics are provided to assist advocates in engaging the media and raising awareness of this important issue.

The American legal system is not universally or equitably accessible to many people. NRCDV's September 2012 TA Question of the Month offers strategies for legal advocacy for survivors who are nonverbal.

This brief document offers guidance from the NRCDV Technical Assistance Team on considerations for domestic violence survivors when registering to vote.

NRCDV's August 2012 offers readings and topic themes for an anti-sexism study circle.

Advocates often wonder about how to reach and provide culturally relevant services to meet the needs of diverse communities of color. NRCDV's July 2012 offers guidance on providing services that are culturally relevant and accessible.

This Applied Research paper provides an overview of the practical considerations related to parenting interventions programs for men who batter. These include questions about program length and organization, referral routes, specific program content, and nature of collaboration between agencies.

This Applied Research paper provides an overview of the research on the commonalities and controversies surrounding parenting interventions programs for men who batter with an emphasis on improving outcomes for women and child survivors of domestic violence.

During the month of June, many communities host Pride Events, Festivals and Parades as a space for activism around sexual and gender equality. NRCDV's June 2012 TA Question of the Month offers tips for getting connected with Pride.

In the month of motherhood celebration, thousands of mothers and mothers-to-be across the country will spend Mother’s Day in a domestic violence shelter. NRCDV's May 2012 TA Question of the Month offers ideas for honoring mothers in shelters.