Childhood Domestic Violence Association

Childhood Domestic Violence Association We strive to increase awareness, educate adults who faced CDV, and empower adults to help children.

CDV-is a national (501 c3) nonprofit that exists to define, solve, and obtain universal awareness of childhood domestic violence with scalable solutions.

10/07/2026

Nearly 1 billion people globally grew up with domestic violence (DV). Most were taught never to talk about it. But one brave woman is breaking the silence.

1 in 5 children grow up witnessing DV (childhood domestic violence or CDV), and although experts say the impact can be profound and lifelong, CDV has

Can we prevent domestic violence (DV) before it ever starts? Today marks the start of Domestic Violence (DV) Awareness ...
10/02/2026

Can we prevent domestic violence (DV) before it ever starts?

Today marks the start of Domestic Violence (DV) Awareness Month. This October, let's add PREVENTION to the narrative by looking at the root causes of DV. One of the most significant root causes is CDV or childhood domestic violence—growing up witnessing domestic violence. According to UNICEF, it's the SINGLE BEST PREDICTOR of becoming a victim or perpetrator later in life. UNICEF estimates 1 in 5 children globally face CDV.

By addressing CDV, we can help prevent future DV. Prevention begins with awareness. Visit CDV.org and share this post to help build awareness of CDV and its impact.

Today was National Su***de Prevention Day, during Su***de Prevention Month. According to the data, over the last decade,...
09/11/2026

Today was National Su***de Prevention Day, during Su***de Prevention Month. According to the data, over the last decade, su***de rates have increased significantly, particularly among young people ages 10-24. Su***de remains the leading cause of death among adolescents and young adults. As we look to pathways to curb these statistics, it is essential to tackle major risk factors.

Growing up witnessing domestic violence—childhood domestic violence (CDV)—is a significant risk factor, as those who face CDV are over 7x more likely to attempt su***de. Proactive prevention and effective intervention are key to curbing this statistic. Successful prevention and intervention begin with awareness...but awareness of CDV is

Labor Day recognizes hard work and the conditions that enable people to succeed and build meaningful lives and positive ...
09/08/2026

Labor Day recognizes hard work and the conditions that enable people to succeed and build meaningful lives and positive futures. Children who grow up in safe, stable homes have a strong foundation for learning, pursuing opportunities, and reaching their potential as they grow into the next generation of adults that will enable our communities and nation to prosper.

But 1 in every 5 children grow up in homes witnessing domestic violence (CDV)–which robs them of the potential and opportunity to succeed. So some of the most important work we can do happens long before these children ever enter the workforce.

Supporting a CDV-impacted child is work. Helping them build resilience is work. Breaking cycles of violence is work. And this work defines the future of the next generation–our collective future. Learn how your work today can make a difference tomorrow. CDV.org

Every child deserves to grow up healthy, happy, loved, and empowered to reach their full potential. Home should be their...
08/12/2026

Every child deserves to grow up healthy, happy, loved, and empowered to reach their full potential. Home should be their sanctuary — a place of safety, security, and comfort where they can thrive. But for the 275 million children globally who grow up witnessing domestic violence, home can feel like a war zone.

Childhood domestic violence (CDV) can negatively shape the developing brain, belief system, and self-concept. Children can internalize a cluster of negative beliefs — LIES — that change how they see themselves and the world. UNICEF calls CDV “one of the most pervasive human rights challenges of our time.”

The good news is what is learned can be unlearned and replaced with new, empowering beliefs. When someone helps a child unlearn the LIES, it can change the course of their life. Visit our website to learn simple steps you can take to help someone overcome the impact of CDV and thrive. https://bit.ly/45m4fNu

"They say "the first step to solving a problem is admitting there is one".On International Self-Care Day, remember that ...
07/24/2026

"They say "the first step to solving a problem is admitting there is one".

On International Self-Care Day, remember that self-care isn't just about taking a break, it's also about understanding the experiences that may still be affecting your well-being.

Healing from and moving past CDV (childhood domestic violence) is essential to living a successful, fulfilled, happy life. But how do you heal if you don't even know that you experienced something, that impacted you, and that it may STILL be impacting you today, in some or all key areas of your life?

If you grew up with CDV but don't even know you did, the impact may be silently holding you back in life, sabotaging your efforts, your aspirations, your dreams, and keeping you from your full potential. To begin exposing, understanding, and overcoming the impact you must first KNOW that you experienced CDV. Do you know if you did?

If you think you experienced CDV but aren't sure, our simple, quick 3-minute self-assessment can help you unravel the mystery. Take it today to get on a path to healing! https://bit.ly/4vGRjMY

"You can do anything you set your mind to" is a popular Mantra. But most who grow up witnessing domestic violence (CDV) ...
07/21/2026

"You can do anything you set your mind to" is a popular Mantra. But most who grow up witnessing domestic violence (CDV) do not believe it...even when it IS TRUE. Because of what they experienced, they believe they UNIQUELY CANNOT in life – that good things don't happen to people like them. This is THE GREATEST LIE that keeps them trapped in a cycle of shame, regret, struggle, frustration, self-doubt, dread, and failure.

But what if they knew THE TRUTH? What if they realized that in exchange for the high price paid growing up in that home, they inherited a unique set of gifts – STRENGTHS – that others don't have? That what they experienced actually made them MORE THAN they know. That because of it – not despite it – they UNIQUELY CAN.

Did you grow up with CDV or know someone? Knowing this ULTIMATE TRUTH can be life-changing. Take or share this simple assessment and let the TRUTH reveal itself. https://bit.ly/4b3UAhQ

CDVA Founder Brian Martin wrote in his NYT bestselling book INVINCIBLE, "When we cannot name an experience, it becomes m...
07/16/2026

CDVA Founder Brian Martin wrote in his NYT bestselling book INVINCIBLE, "When we cannot name an experience, it becomes much harder to acknowledge its impact and begin healing from it."

Yet, one of the most pervasive Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) with a profound impact on a life has never had a name, despite affecting millions of children. Even the landmark ACE Study did not give it a name. Childhood domestic violence (CDV) remains one of the least recognized childhood adversities, with less than 10% awareness among the general public, even though it can negatively shape health, self-image, relationships, and behavior into adulthood.

Researchers typically use the clinical term "Child Witness to Intimate Partner Violence (CWIPV)," but our public survey revealed fewer than 1% know it. In the same survey, 3 out of 4 people chose "childhood domestic violence (CDV)" as the term that best described the experience of witnessing domestic violence in your childhood home.

A name matters. It helps people identify their experience, connect the dots of its impact to the challenges they face today, and begin healing. Learn more here and share to promote healing: https://bit.ly/4pxJbwU

Hope changes everything.One of the deepest wounds children impacted by childhood domestic violence (CDV) carry is the be...
07/13/2026

Hope changes everything.

One of the deepest wounds children impacted by childhood domestic violence (CDV) carry is the belief that they're less than, that good things don't happen to people like them. Over time, that lie becomes HOPELESSNESS.

When someone believes there's no point in trying, they often stop trying. And that hopelessness can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

But there is another TRUTH.

Children who grow up with CDV aren't defined by what happened to them. Because of what they've endured, they often develop extraordinary strengths and the ability to overcome incredible obstacles. They UNIQUELY CAN.

This International Day of Hope, help replace hopelessness with possibility. Watch this powerful video about offering hope to someone impacted by childhood domestic violence, then share it with your community. Together, we can help the 1 in 7 people impacted by CDV know they are not alone and that healing is possible. https://bit.ly/44VFS94

Helping children impacted by childhood domestic violence (CDV)—and the adults who were those children—doesn't come with ...
07/09/2026

Helping children impacted by childhood domestic violence (CDV)—and the adults who were those children—doesn't come with a manual. Or does it?

Many survivors carry 10 deeply rooted negative beliefs that can shape their lives without even realizing where they came from. Awareness of CDV remains critically low, and those who recognize its impact often don't know where to begin healing because resources are so limited.

Our CDV Toolkit is the roadmap they've been missing. It brings together expert-developed, research-based, award-winning resources in one easy-to-use guide to support healing for survivors, families, and professionals alike.

Learn more about the CDV Toolkit here https://bit.ly/4vougGl

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