https://library.icmglt.org/files/original/e2de891ae3b08d68df40b93e5cd03bab.jpg 00b8e3e481cf8fad63cec772cba2e83c Electronic Resource View Source <a href="https://doi.org/10.70256/891002djkbxv">https://doi.org/10.70256/891002djkbxv</a> Document Type Journal article Author(s) Mary M. Hyde, Yvette Lamb, Sonia S. Arteaga, David Chavis Volume Vol. 4 Issue No. 1 Publisher The Follmer Group Journal Name Best Practices in Mental Health Publication Date 2008 Region United States Language English Access Restricted Access Abstract This article summarizes key findings from the national evaluation of the Safe Start Demonstration Project. As part of Safe Start, local mental health systems and practitioners played essential roles in protecting young children from the impact of exposure to violence. Both crisis circumstances (e.g., a domestic violence incident) and noncrisis circumstances (e.g., ongoing mental health treatment) are opportunities for mental health practitioners to access children exposed to violence and address the negative consequences often associated with exposure. One Safe Start grantee found that family and child functioning improved and violence ended when families participated in a crisis intervention provided by clinicians. Three grantees found evidence that therapeutic and family support services reduced the impact of exposure to violence on children. Community partnerships were a critical component of the Safe Start services that demonstrated positive mental health outcomes for children who have been exposed to violence and their families. Furthermore, successful mental health interventions incorporated cross-disciplinary strategies and practices that integrated and sequenced services so that all family members and their multiple needs were supported. In addressing the needs of families experiencing violence, mental health practitioners need to consider the potential value of partnering with other service providers in the community and providing their services within the context of more comprehensive interventions. Cataloger Haley Lesemann Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource National Evaluation of the Safe Start Demonstration Project Subject The topic of the resource Children and violence--United States Children Domestic Abuse Family Violence Interventions Mental Health Mental Health Services Trauma Exposure United States Violence