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Intervention Models for Children who Witness Violence: A needs assessment
Document Brief
In Canada, children were observers in 39% of all relationships that involved violence; not only are they aware of it, but they can give detailed accounts of it. This report analyzed research on these children, and reviewed programs that
address their needs. A bilingual national survey -- distributed to 200 urban and rural agencies and organizations, with a response rate of 60% -- pointed up very few treatment strategies or intervention models for children who witness
violence. Funding for these types of evaluations should be considered; women's shelters are good places to gather such data. A literature review revealed that most research is cross-sectional or retrospective and tells little about
processes, sequences or causality. What is the relationship between witnessing violence and experiencing other forms of child abuse? The community and court system need to develop a coordinated approach among legal, mental health, medical and
social service agencies. Interventions may best be carried out by private, non-profit services.
Executive Summary
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