The term "family" in the context of family engagement refers to any helpful adult role model who is devoted to a child's intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth and empowerment. A parent, grandmother, aunt, uncle, neighbor, caretaker, and so on are all examples of "family." The importance of involving the family in youth services can not be overstated; without their support, participation, and commitment, it is difficult if not impossible to achieve successful outcomes for youths as well as their families. Family involvement means that appropriate members of a family participate in all aspects of the youth's service plan. This may include attendance at team meetings, visitation with the client, submission of feedback forms, etc. Involving families from the beginning of an intervention programs helps ensure that they are responsive to their children's needs and provide ongoing support. In addition, it allows program staff to identify and address issues before they become problems. Finally, parents want to be involved in their children's treatment plans and should be encouraged to do so by staff members. Families play many important roles in preventing violence against women. Parents can prevent sexual abuse by creating a safe environment for their children by not allowing them access to guns or other dangerous objects, by not letting them watch inappropriate television programs, and by being aware of their children's friends and associates. If a woman is abused, she can report the incident to someone who will help her.