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 and Families healthy marriage and responsible fatherhood grantees consult with domestic violence experts. However, given the diversity of these programs – the nature of the interventions and activities, the backgrounds and credentials of the providers, the settings in which they are offered, and the diversity of the communities and individuals being served – we are still learning the best ways to do this safely and well. Site-specific domestic violence protocols have developed as important tools for programs that want to ensure a thoughtful, effective and consistent approach to domestic violence issues.