Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is when repeated abusive behavior (of any sort) is used by one person to either intimidate, gain power, or control the other partner.

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  • Foster Care

    A living arrangement where children are placed in homes outside of their immediate family home, because their parents are unable to care for them for the time being.

  • Domestic Violence

    When repeated abusive behavior (of any sort) is used by one person to either intimidate, gain power, or control the other partner.

  • Abuse

    When a caretaker intentionally injures or hurts a child in a way which could damage the child’s physical and emotional health. 

  • Neglect

    When a parent or caretaker puts a child at risk of being exposed to physical or emotional harm on a regular basis.