Couples often struggle in their relationship for several years before reaching out for help. Sometimes the couple postpones seeking help for so long that the damage seems irreparable, leading to divorce. The reasons for delaying help vary, but the devastating end result often can be avoided—if the couple is aware of and willing to practice […]
Eighty-two percent of 18 to 30 year olds expect to be married for life. Researchers have found that the building blocks of healthy adult marriages are formed during the teenage years. Parents may be nervous about talking to their teens about relationships or marriage, but they are a critical influence in their teen’s life. When […]
Aunque un currículo sólido es importante, los facilitadores talentosos pueden hacer que un programa para matrimonios saludables tenga éxito o que fracase. Los facilitadores efectivos son aquellas personas con excelentes habilidades de presentación al público y una pasión por lo que hacen.
El dinero puede ser la causa número uno de discusiones y frustraciones en la pareja. Esta frustración por causa del dinero se da en las parejas sin importar el tiempo que lleven de noviazgo o de casados. El siguiente material ofrece sugerencias para ayudar a las parejas a manejar la tensión financiera que muchas veces […]
When disclosures of domestic violence occur as a result of screening or at any point during participation in a healthy marriage or relationship (HMR) program or activity, an effective response must follow. Screening and assessment for domestic violence by HMR programs has two primary purposes: to ensure that referrals to and participation in marriage and […]
Stable employment and job opportunities are important to the well-being of families. In this recession, unemployment rates are the highest they have been in two generations. Many families are struggling with economic stability. Marriage and relationship education (MRE) providers should: 1) be prepared to help clients navigate the workforce system as un/underemployment can place stress […]
There are many positive reasons for healthy marriage and relationship (HMR) projects and domestic violence programs to work together cooperatively. The directive from federal and state funders for healthy marriage grantees to consult with domestic violence experts is often what initially prompts HMR practitioners to involve domestic violence advocates in program design and implementation. While […]
Why deliver relationship education in the juvenile justice system? The answer is really quite simple: many system-involved young people have not been exposed to or experienced healthy relationships. In fact, many youth in the juvenile justice system struggle with attachment due to unhealthy relationships in their family of origin. Research shows that teens’ relationship experiences […]
Since 2002, over 300 healthy marriage and relationship (HMR) programs and initiatives have received funding from federal and state government sources. There is emerging consensus among policy makers, funders and practitioners that responding to domestic violence issues within these programs is extremely important. This is reflected in the federal requirement that all Administration for Children […]
This Guide describes what has been learned to date about how HMR programs might best approach screening and assessment for domestic violence and provide opportunities for safe disclosure by victims. Follow this link to access the entire packet.