16 Days Action- Day 5 of Domestic Abuse awareness

November 27, 2023

There is a wealth of evidence to demonstrate the impact of Domestic Abuse (DA) on children. Children who witness or are affected by DA are considered victims in their own right by Law. Children’s responses to living with domestic abuse may vary according to age and stage of development. Unborn children will be impacted if their mother is experiencing DA during pregnancy.

Whether your role involves directly caring for children, or you care for adults, or you are a colleague/ line manager and you are aware of domestic abuse issues seek safeguarding children advice and follow safeguarding policy.

This video is from Barnardo’s Ireland and gives an account of children’s voices to show the importance of recognising Domestic Abuse. https://youtu.be/Zqo6vonh1Z8

For more information:

https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/child-abuse-and-neglect/domestic-abuse

For information on Safeguarding support within the organisation and links to services offering specialist advice, see Safeguarding Children on Connect.

Safeguarding numbers: Children:0121 507 2844, Adults: 0121 507 5174

MASH/DA: 0121 569 7223

IDVA: City 0121 507 4829, Sandwell 0121 507 3787