Children Exposed to Violence Evidence-Based Programs Database
For a definition and information on children’s exposure to violence click here.
The Children Exposed to Violence (CEV) Database is a joint project of the Safe Start Center and CrimeSolutions.gov website funded by the Department of Justice. The database uses rigorous research to inform practitioners and policy makers about what works in services for children exposed to violence. The menus on the right allow you to search the database of programs. You can see the details and descriptions for any of the programs by clicking on their titles in the search results.
For more information about the database and the rating criteria, please go to:
If you are interested in information about the rating process, please go to:
Finally, if you would like to nominate a program for inclusion on the database, please visit:
Resources for Implementation
Implementation of evidence-based programs refers to the integration of research findings into program policy and practice. Successful implementation is based on an understanding of the behavior of staff and clients as a key variable in the sustainable selection, adoption, and execution of evidence-based interventions. Resources included in this section are designed to address major barriers that impede effective implementation of evidence-based programs and, ultimately, to improve outcomes for children and families.