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Children Who Witness Domestic Violence May Suffer Long-term Difficulties

Shelter, Inc

OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH. Witnessing domestic violence is one such event, an adverse childhood experience (ACE) that can have a lifelong impact. Witnessing domestic violence is one such event, an adverse childhood experience (ACE) that can have a lifelong impact.

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NASW on amicus brief on case involving repatriation of a child, mother who suffered abuse

Social Work Blog

Supreme Court is whether returning a child who has been exposed to extreme domestic violence to their country of residence would result in more harm. Our brief highlighted clinical research that shows children exposed to domestic violence face a significant risk of suffering physical, psychological and developmental issues.

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Kayden’s Law Provision of VAWA Fuels Family Court Reform

Stop Abuse Campaign

These child custody laws and standards include: Limiting expert testimony to those with demonstrated expertise and clinical experience working with victims of domestic violence and child abuse. Ensuring past instances of domestic violence or child abuse are considered in custody decisions.

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News Items – March 23, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Martha Burkett Fallis is a member of NASW-UT: If there’s domestic violence, couples should seek help — separately Deseret News That’s among the biggest fears, said Martha Burkett Fallis, a licensed clinical social worker who provides therapy in Salt Lake City and serves on the board of the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition.

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News Items – July 29, 2021

Social Workers Speak

Calls to domestic violence hotlines initially dropped last spring before spiking. The number of temporary restraining orders fell as the courts closed, and the number of domestic violence complaints filed decreased in 2020. Beth Litchfield is a member: Venturing Out Again?

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News Items – March 23, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Martha Burkett Fallis is a member of NASW-UT: If there’s domestic violence, couples should seek help — separately Deseret News That’s among the biggest fears, said Martha Burkett Fallis, a licensed clinical social worker who provides therapy in Salt Lake City and serves on the board of the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

Time Moves Different in Here: Clinical Implications for Working with Populations of Color, Complex Trauma and Dissociation in the Age of COVID 19 . Addressing Diversity in PTSD Treatment: Clinical Considerations and Guidance for the Treatment of PTSD in LGBTQ Populations . Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social work.

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