Groundwork

For Researchers

Dig into the resources below to deepen your understanding of Bridges to Better and the results of our evaluation.

“They say I don’t love my kids enough and I choose the guy. No listening, no reasoning, and they just take the kids.”

– Survivor

“I would like to see more choices available for survivors and definitely more accountability for batterers.”

– Survivor

“The only advice they say is just go with the system. Do what your social worker tells you to do. Why do I need an attorney?”

– Spanish Speaking Father

“I didn’t do anything. I was very scared. I was like that, close minded. I felt nothing. No tools, no support from anyone. I don’t have family members here or anything.”

– Immigrant 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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QIC-DVCW Logic Model

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Check out the logic model of the Quality Improvement Center on Domestic Violence in Child Welfare (QIC-DVCW). For more on the QIC-DVCW, read the About page.

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Bridges to Better Outcomes

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

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Racial Equity Principles for Research

Factsheet

The QIC-DVCW Evaluation Team at the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare developed and operated by a set of equity principles for research.

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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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Research Foundation of Protective Factors for Survivors

Report

A growing body of research points to building protective factors that help both adult and child survivors do better in work, school, and life.

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Pathways to Healing: Protective Factors for Survivors

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Protective factors for survivors of domestic violence at a glance.

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