Domestic Violence and Children

The book describes the impact of domestic violence on children, the distress and anxiety it can cause, and how it can affect their learning and play, as well as their behaviour, well-being and school attendance. The book provides guidance and advice on:

• Identifying and responding to signs of distress
• Helping pupils to talk about and make sense of their experiences
• The impact of domestic violence on parenting and how parents can be supported
• The needs of young people in refuges and temporary accommodation
• Pupil safety and government safeguarding guidelines
• Educating young people and the community about domestic violence
• Specialist domestic violence services and other agencies that support schools.

All ages

146 pages