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Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence in Your Community: Using the Heart & Hope Program to Build Resilient Families

Domestic violence is a widespread issue that affects families in all communities. Addressing this problem requires a collaborative effort from both communities and institutions. In a recent Program Centerstage webinar, the spotlight was on the University of Nevada's Heart & Hope program, which aims to create resilient families and break the cycle of domestic violence in local communities.

Hosted by program leaders, Julie Woodbury and Jill Baker-TingeyJill and Julie from the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, the webinar titled "Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence in Your Community: Using the Heart & Hope Program to Build Resilient Families" reviewed the key components of the Heart & Hope Family Violence Intervention Program and the impact of the program. The primary goal of this program is to implement protective factors that foster healthy home environments to help end the cycle of domestic violence.


Understanding the Heart & Hope Program:

Jill and Julie provided valuable insights into several aspects of the Heart & Hope program. They reviewed the different forms of domestic abuse, presented statistics and discussed its effects on children and families, and dispelled common misconceptions surrounding abuse. The team also addressed the program's protective factors for children exposed to domestic violence, the target audience, and the program's format and setup. The session also spoke to the impacts on families that have successfully completed the program.

Implementing Similar Programs:

The webinar covered Extension's role in domestic violence prevention & intervention, emphasizing how these programs can support victims of domestic abuse and affected families within communities. Jill and Julie outlined their plans to expand the program to more communities in their state and discussed implementing similar programs like Heart & Hope in different institutions. By sharing experiences and best practices, the Heart and Hope team highlighted how Extension programs can engage and educate families, fostering resilience and breaking the cycle of domestic violence within communities.

To learn more about the program, you can view the recording and additional resources below:

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