Families
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A group of people, or of some other animals, composed of parents and offspring.
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Domestic Violence
All acts of physical, sexual, psychological or economic violence that occur within the family or domestic unit, irrespective of biological or legal family ties, or between former or current spouses or partners, whether or not the perpetrator shares or has shared the same residence as the victim.
Publications
Couples Considering a Blended Family
Kate Fogarty, Millie Ferrer, Sara McCrea, andSara L. McCrea
Other Contacts: Victor W. Harris
Congratulations, you have decided to embark on a life change and challenge—blending families!
Family Reunification Following Foster Care
Rosalyn Monroe and Victor W. Harris
Promoting Positive Outcomes in Children Affected by Parental Alcohol Use Disorder
Courtney Pritchard and Victor W. Harris
This publication contains some useful information regarding the variety of risk factors that children exposed to parental Alcohol Use Disorder may face and protective factors that can help to promote positive outcomes and resilience. Written by Courtney Pritchard and Victor W. Harris, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, February 2025.