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"The program has helped many children who were witness to domestic violence," says Curran. Many of the pre-school aged children in the program had already been removed from daycare centers for discipline or behavior problems. Curran says that in many of these situations, "significant improvement has taken place in the children's behavior."
The program saw excellent results with its youngest clients. The purpose in intervening so early was to counteract the negative influence of domestic violence in an attempt to prevent the children from becoming aggressive and/or defiant adolescents, and possible domestic violence perpetrators themselves later in life.
Both the Women's Commission and the Center for Creativity and Healing are looking for ways to prolong the program. Because The Women's Commission is a county agency, it cannot solicit funds directly, so they are unable to orchestrate a fundraiser. Groups or individuals who would like to contribute to preserving Healthy Development can contact the office of the Women's Commission by mail at 700 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202, or by phone at (704) 336-3210.
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