Children are victims of domestic abuse and we provide dedicated support to children and young people in our safe houses and in the community. This includes children’s support workers, play therapy, play sessions, group work, a CYP IDVA and specialist support delivered by 1625 Independent People for young victims at risk of homelessness, access to counselling from Off the Record and help with enrolling in schools and nurseries. We have a range of play and educational activities available after school and during the holidays. We also help children integrate into their new communities when they leave the safe house.
62% of children living in domestic abuse households are directly harmed by the perpetrator of the abuse, in addition to the harm caused by witnessing the abuse of others
