Support for fathers to reduce family violence and help children
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This study tests a program for fathers who have had a recent incident of intimate partner violence (IPV). The goal is to see if the program can reduce violence in the home and improve children's emotional well-being.
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Who can take part
- You are a father or father figure with contact with your biological child aged 6 months to 12 years.
- There was a domestic violence incident with your child's mother in the last year.
- Your case is open or was investigated by child protective services in the last 6 months.
- You can complete questionnaires in English or Spanish.
- You agree to let the child's mother be contacted and give report on your child.
- You do not have an active protective order that bans all contact with your child.
- You are not currently in need of detox for drug or alcohol addiction.
- You do not have severe cognitive issues that prevent understanding of the program.
- You do not have an untreated psychotic disorder or current suicidal/homicidal thoughts.
- You have not previously taken part in this program or a similar one.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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