This interactive map, Child Abuse and Exposure to Domestic Violence – Definitions, allows an at-a-glance perspective on which states define child abuse to include allowing a child to witness domestic violence. In addition, clicking on a specific state provides immediate access to relevant child welfare and criminal statutes. You will also find legislative updates a state-by-state guide to domestic and family violence legislation passed in legislative sessions in 2017 and 2018. Legislators, judges, attorneys, domestic violence coalitions, and others interested in state domestic and family violence legislation will find these publications useful and informative as a guide to what legislative changes were made to address domestic violence in legislation across the county.
Resource Center on Domestic Violence: Child Protection and Custody.
1-800-52-PEACE or 1-800-527-3223
Email : info@rcdvcpc.org