Publications

As part of our ongoing evaluation of the certificate program developed by Rutgers University’s Center for Research on Ending Violence in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF), we are excited to share recent progress. Over the past several weeks, our research team has conducted a series of in-depth interviews with […]

The research team is pleased to share some updates on the status of our ongoing evaluation of the enhanced child welfare certificate program. This certificate program—developed through a collaboration between Rutgers University’s Center for Research on Ending Violence and the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF)—aims to strengthen the state’s child welfare response […]

Family violence and child abuse are deeply interconnected issues that can have lasting and severe consequences for children and families. In New Jersey, the state has taken significant steps to address these challenges through the Domestic Violence and Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) Policy. This policy provides child welfare professionals with essential guidance […]