Children and Teens

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  When Masculinity Is Toxic

  Traits men learn as boys can be dangerous—to them, and to the women in their lives | We hear a lot about “toxic masculinity” these days—a term often loaded with assump... read more

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  Introducing Trauma-Informed Classrooms

  In one city, the Mindful Me program offers kids yoga, gardening to help them focus | In the past, the “unruly” kids causing disruptions in class might have been sent t... read more

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  Ask Amanda: I Fear For My Grandchildren's Lives

  The cycle of abuse is continuing from father to son | Q: I have two grandchildren, ages 2 and 4. I’m afraid they’re being verbally abused by their father, my son, who ... read more

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  Kids Caught in the Crossfire

  Abusers don’t just harm partners—kids are at risk of being abused, possibly killed  | When children live in households where domestic violence occurs, they face an inc... read more

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  Are the Kids Really Okay?

  How we should view children and teens who seem to be coping well after domestic violence | Sometimes children and teens seem to be “okay” when they and the victimized ... read more

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  Battered Mothers Custody Conference Announces 2019 Dates

  From April 26-28, protective mothers will come together to learn how to get their kids back from abusers | Every day, protective mothers—those who have been abused by ... read more

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  Why We Need to Let Boys Cry

  Teaching young men not to show emotion can lead to violence | Don’t cry. Walk it off. Man up. These common phrases can be heard at the playground, on the football fie... read more

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  Keeping Your Cool as a First-Time Single Parent

  During this stressful time, kids look to the protective parent to set an example | After leaving abuse, survivors might find themselves in the role of single parent fo... read more

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  Getting Through to Teens with Video Games

  How one organization is using computer games to educate teens about dating violence | Video games get a bad rap for creating violence, but what if they could actually ... read more

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  Girl Up Is the Book We All Needed in Our Youth

  A conversation with author Laura Bates, author of the second selection in the DomesticShelters.org Book Club | We’re on to our second book in the DomesticShelters.org ... read more

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  Should an Abuser's Parents Still Get to See the Grandkids?

  As the holidays approach, survivors may be wondering how to respond to this tricky request | The holidays are a time for family to come together, hold hands and sing “... read more

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  Targeting Coaches, Young Men to End Violence Against Women

  Educational programs are changing focus, tasking teen males with prevention | In the past, “Be a man” was a directive thrown toward any male who was displaying somethi... read more

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  Do Traumatic Childhoods Create High-Achieving Adults?

  Researchers found a group of successful adults shared something in common—most experienced trauma as children | Chris Gardner grew up in a home where he witnessed his ... read more

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  A Summer of Hope for 1,500 Kids

  Campfire songs, s’mores and healing from trauma for kids who’ve lived through domestic violence | Summer camp means a little something different to the kids at one of ... read more

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  Does Childhood Trauma Cause Health Problems in Adults?

  How adverse childhood experiences affect mental and physical health in later life | It’s easy to connect mental health disorders like depression and anxiety to childho... read more