The Child Witness to Violence Project (CWVP) is a therapeutic, advocacy, and outreach project that focuses on the growing number of young children who are hidden victims of domestic and community violence and other trauma-related events.
CWVP is staffed by a multi-cultural staff of social workers, psychologists, early childhood specialists, a consulting pediatrician and consulting attorney. It is run under the auspices of the Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Boston Medical Center.
Goals of the project include:
- To identify young children who witness acts of significant violence.
- To help young children heal from the trauma of witnessing violence by providing developmentally appropriate counseling for them and for their families.
- To provide consultation and training to the network of caregivers in the lives of young children in order that they may more effectively identify and respond to children who are exposed to violence.
Talking with Children after Mass Violence
All of us - children, caregivers, and communities - are struggling to make sense of another unfathomable act of violence. When these devastating events unfold, we can feel overwhelmed and at a loss for how to take care of ourselves and our children. Children and youth can be particularly impacted or frightened by news of violence in schools. As parents, caregivers, and community leaders, we can support children and youth as they cope.
Click here for more information to support you as you navigate this time with your loved ones.
All of us - children, caregivers, and communities - are struggling to make sense of another unfathomable act of violence. When these devastating events unfold, we can feel overwhelmed and at a loss for how to take care of ourselves and our children. Children and youth can be particularly impacted or frightened by news of violence in schools. As parents, caregivers, and community leaders, we can support children and youth as they cope.
Click here for more information to support you as you navigate this time with your loved ones.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
We understand that families may be experiencing high levels of stress, uncertainty, and fear during this time. The Child Witness to Violence Project and Boston Medical Center are committed to providing families with up-to-date information as we navigate these ever-changing circumstances. For more information regarding Boston Medical Center's response to Coronavirus, please visit: https://www.bmc.org/covid-19.
Please check Boston Medical Center's website for the most updated information.
Additional information regarding Coronavirus can be found here:
https://www.boston.gov/news/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-boston.
We understand that families may be experiencing high levels of stress, uncertainty, and fear during this time. The Child Witness to Violence Project and Boston Medical Center are committed to providing families with up-to-date information as we navigate these ever-changing circumstances. For more information regarding Boston Medical Center's response to Coronavirus, please visit: https://www.bmc.org/covid-19.
Please check Boston Medical Center's website for the most updated information.
Additional information regarding Coronavirus can be found here:
https://www.boston.gov/news/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-boston.
Tips for Parents and Other Caregivers
This guide provides parents and caregivers with information about how to support children in a violent world. To download, click here. |
Contact Us!
Please send mail to: Child Witness to Violence Project Boston Medical Center 801 Albany Street 1st Floor North Boston, MA 02119 P: 617-414-4244 | F: 617-414-3649 |
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