Children who experience violence in their families and communities are at increased risk for
a wide range of psychological and behavioral difficulties, but some exhibit resilience, or …

Objective: Child maltreatment is linked with numerous adverse outcomes that can continue
throughout the lifespan. However, variability of impairment has been noted following child …

This pilot study examined the psychometric properties of the Benevolent Childhood
Experiences (BCEs) scale, a new instrument designed to assess positive early life …

Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive problem impacting individuals
around the globe. The consequences of IPV extend beyond the adults in the relationship, as …

Objective: Examining individual, relational, community, and cultural variables can provide
new knowledge about protective factors associated with resilience in women exposed to …

Children may be subjected to many forms of violence and a significant number will
experience multiple victimizations. These children are at high risk for develo** …

Little research exists on how young children cope with traumatic events, including exposure
to intimate partner violence (IPV). Available research reveals that many young children who …

Abstract Both in the United States and across the world, intimate partner violence (IPV) is a
widespread social problem. It often occurs in households with children, and IPV exposure …

Children exposed to overwhelming and potentially traumatic events early in their lives are
considered at-risk for problems in adjustment. Yet it is not known whether it is the age of first …

Children living in homes where intimate partner violence occurs are often exposed to such
violence through witnessing, seeing its effects, hearing about it, or otherwise being made …