Better known as Children of Domestic Violence (CDV), It crosses all racial lines. All continents.
UNICEF calls it “one of the most damaging, unaddressed human rights violations in the world today.”.
OJJDP-CDC NatSCEV Bulletins
The National Survey of Children’s Exposure to Violence (NatSCEV) is the largest, most comprehensive survey on youth victimization incidence and prevalence conducted in the United States. NatSCEV is a joint effort funded by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and carried out by the University of New Hampshire’s Crimes against Children Research Center. Research bulletins out of this partnership are available at the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) website
This data sheet proves up-to-date data and statistics on child maltreatment. Child Maltreatment: Facts at a Glance
Uniform Definitions for Public Health and Recommended Data Elements Child Maltreatment Surveillance
Preventing Child Maltreatment: Program Activities Guide
Understanding Child Maltreatment [PDF 175KB]This fact sheet provides a basic overview of child maltreatment. It is intended for the general public.
Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma: Recommended Definitions for Public Health Surveillance and Research
Preventing Child Abuse Within Youth-serving Organizations