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Intervention for Children Exposed to Interparental Violence (IPV): Assessment of Needs and Research Priorities

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In this paper we review the development of interventions for children who have been exposed to interparental violence (IPV), assess current needs in the evaluation of interventions, and provide suggestions for research priorities in this area. Interventions for negative outcomes associated with exposure to IPV only recently have been carefully designed and evaluated, thus knowledge regarding program effectiveness is minimal. Three of the most comprehensive interventions that have been evaluated are presented. Each has demonstrated effectiveness, and focuses on children with different levels of symptoms and distress. However, many questions remain regarding which interventions are beneficial for diverse children with different kinds and intensities of problems. A number of research priorities and suggestions for further improvements in the evaluation of effectiveness of interventions are identified.

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Graham-Bermann, S.A., Hughes, H.M. Intervention for Children Exposed to Interparental Violence (IPV): Assessment of Needs and Research Priorities. Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev 6, 189–204 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1024962400234

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