Importance of intervention: In children who witness IPV as to prevent development of detrimental effects on their developmental skills and efforts
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Publication Date
Summer 2024
Digital Publisher
Digital Commons at St. Mary's University
Collection
McNair Scholars Symposium
Keywords
Intimate Partner Violence; Trauma-exposed children; Parental involvement; Behavioral challenges; Cultural factors; Trauma-informed practice
Description
Recent increases in domestic violence and Intimate Partner Violence have raised concerns about the impact on children and need for early intervention. By understanding that there are crucial milestones during childhood and that there are correlating developmental moments that can be disrupted with along with environmental factors furthermore promotes that there should be a change in awareness around this issue. Trauma exposed children exhibit anger and aggression, possibly due to modeled behavior and if this continues, it can lead to exacerbated behavioral challenges. Children are highly impressionable, meaning they often mimic behaviors observed in their parents. Thus, parental involvement, especially maternal support, plays a crucial role. Yet children are also affected by other environmental factors such as cultural and social ones. By integrating cultural factors into IPV parenting programs, we can create more sensitive and effective support systems for both mothers and children. Additionally, teacher training should address cultural competence and awareness to better identify, and support students affected by IPV in diverse communities. By integrating trauma-informed practices into existing programs, we can create more resilient and healing environments for those affected by IPV. By meticulously examining groups often overlooked—those unaware they are outliers—we can proactively identify warning signs. Early intervention not only prevents the perpetuation of IPV but also safeguards children’s educational development and well-being. If we also focus on positive socio-emotional regulation and regulation prosocial skills may follow and develop as protective factors and therefore a form of resilience. By jumpstarting a conversation where we are collaborating with community organizations, policymakers, and legal experts to create culturally sensitive policies ensures equitable access to justice. By embracing an intersectional approach, policies and programs can better address the unique needs and challenges faced by marginalized populations.
Disciplines
Child Psychology | Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence | Social Justice
Format
MOV
Medium
video
Size or Duration
11:36 Minutes
City
San Antonio
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