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Children Who Witness Violence

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Professionals working with victims of crime may find the following training-related links of interest:

Child Development–Community Policing Program
This program aims to coordinate the efforts of community police officers and mental health clinicians, as well as probation officers, educators, domestic violence advocates, and court personnel, to reduce the psychological burdens of violence on children and families.

National Center for Children Exposed to Violence
This national resource center provides information about the effects of violence on children and the initiatives designed to address this problem, including a dynamic body of literature, Internet resources, and a bibliography database. The center offers training and technical assistance to build the capacity of individuals and communities to reduce the impact of violence.

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