Growing up in a family where domestic abuse is occurring is frightening for children and could have a substantial impact on their emotional, physical, cognitive and social development that can last into adulthood.
Under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, children are now recognised as victims of domestic abuse if they see, hear or experience the effects of domestic abuse and are related to the perpetrator of the abuse or person being abused, regardless of whether they were present during an incident of domestic abuse.
Before completing any work with children and young people in relation to domestic abuse, it...
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