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Groundwork

For Policymakers and Policy Advocates

Explore how Bridges to Better can be integrated into policy and funding priorities.

“There needs to be more DV understanding lawyers. I had a lot of education to do for myself, because I had no idea and then I had to educate my attorney. You can’t go it alone. It is overwhelming.”

– Survivor

“Housing is my main problem, housing.”

– Survivor

“Where do you go to complain or find out your rights?”

– Survivor

“My baby daddy put a gun to my head. Seriously, he… I just don’t get that. You (social worker) should pull us aside and separate us and be like, “Do you need anything?”

– Survivor

Overview of Bridges to Better

Brief

Learn more about the six principles and two practice and policy frameworks of Bridges to Better.

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Bridges to Better

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Bridges to Better is focused on improving systems, not fixing families.

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Evaluation Outcomes

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Our research showed improvements in practice and outcomes, and generated new questions!

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QIC-DVCW Final Evaluation Report (Executive Summary)

Report

Read the Executive Summary to see the results of our evaluation, including improvements in child safety and permanency.

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Community-Based Approaches to Family Violence Prevention

Report

This review of current community-based responses to domestic violence can inspire new ideas for helping families outside of systems.

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Policy Design Guidance for CHild Welfare

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This report offers practical guidance for a child welfare policy design process that centers survivors of domestic violence.

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