Children

It’s not ok for children to experience violence whether they are victims or witnesses. Children who experience violence will learn to use violence as adults and see violence as a solution to problems in life. They face many barriers to succeeding in all areas of their adult life.

Below are some useful links to other related websites:

How can I tell? A free booklet to help recognise when a child or a family needs help - CPS

If things fall apart what to do - Jigsaw

Information about how young people are affected by family violence including bullying and date rape - National Network of stopping violence services

Helping children - Violence in the home harms children - Women's refuge

Two children’s wheels showing behaviours which abuse children and behaviours which nurture children - Preventing violence in the home

How experiencing and witnessing domestic violence affects children’s ability to reach their potential as adults - Preventing violence in the home