News & Updates
New Resource – Fact Sheet: The Relationship Between Intimate Partner Violence and Substance Use
While research suggests there may be a relationship between experiencing intimate partner violence and using substances, prevalence studies tell us little about why this may occur. Recent research on substance use coercion provides insights into ways that abusive partners utilize … Continue reading
New Resource – The Mental Health Factor in DV Custody Cases: Results from A Brief Survey of Lawyers Who Represent DV Survivors
The National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health (NCDVTMH) administered a brief survey to a pool of lawyers who represent domestic violence (DV) survivors in custody cases. The survey asked lawyers about their experiences with the opposing party … Continue reading
NCDVTMH Launches a Webinar Series on Trauma-Informed Responses to Emotional Distress and Crisis
NCDVTMH is pleased to launch a webinar series on Trauma-Informed Responses to Emotional Distress and Crisis. Please read on below to learn about the series and view webinar recordings! Missed a webinar? We have over 40 webinar recordings accessible through … Continue reading
Register now for our upcoming September webinars!
The National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health (NCDVTMH) is pleased to announce two new, exciting webinars! Join us for these webinars, and please stay tuned for information about our other upcoming webinars this year! Missed a webinar? … Continue reading
New Resource – Guide for Engaging and Supporting Parents Affected by Domestic Violence
This guide is designed for staff in domestic violence programs and provides practical guidance for supporting parents affected by domestic violence in their parenting. Using core principles and strategies, the guide helps frame an approach that is aimed at enhancing … Continue reading
Register now for our upcoming spring webinars!
The National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health (NCDVTMH) is pleased to announce two new, exciting webinars! Join us for these webinars, and please stay tuned for information about our other upcoming webinars this year! Missed a webinar? … Continue reading
NCDVTMH Launches a Webinar Series on Trauma-Focused Interventions for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Although research on trauma-focused interventions continues to grow, there are still only a limited number of interventions designed specifically for responding to the traumatic effects of domestic and sexual violence. One of NCDVTMH’s current key initiatives is to help fill … Continue reading
New Resource – The Relationship Between Intimate Partner Violence and Substance Use: An Applied Research Paper
This applied research paper provides an overview of recent studies on the relationship between substance use and experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV), including the prevalence of co-existing substance use and IPV. While there is some evidence suggesting a relationship between … Continue reading
New Resource – Research Brief: Women Who Experience Intimate Partner Violence and Prenatal and/or Postpartum Depression: Prevalence and Interventions
This timely research brief explores the relationship between Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Prenatal and/or Postpartum Depression highlighting an emerging body of research indicating that IPV increases a woman’s risk for developing PPD and that experiencing any mental health condition … Continue reading
New Resource – Member Programs’ Survey
Since 2013, NCDVTMH has been working with state/territory domestic and sexual violence coalitions to measure changes in their member programs’ capacity for engaging in work from a trauma-informed perspective. To this end, NCDVTMH developed the Member Programs Survey (MPS) for … Continue reading
