Witnessing domestic abuse can have a profound yet sometimes invisible impact on children and young people.

Supporting the families of those completing our behaviour change programmes is therefore a key part of our work.

 

We work alongside children and young people to help them process what they’ve been through, make sense of their experiences and learn how to build healthy relationships in the future.

 

How does it work?

We offer support to all children / young people (aged 5-18) whose parent, carer or sibling is taking part in one of our domestic abuse behaviour change programmes.

Accessing this support is voluntary – it is completely the decision of the child / young person (and/or  parent/carer where appropriate) as to whether they take part. The offer will always be there, so even if they decline the service at first, the child or young person can change their mind at any point.

We also give support to partners and ex-partners – further information is here.

 

Our offer

We offer two services that support children and young people who have been affected by domestic abuse – counselling and youth groups. 

 

Counselling

This is a form of talking therapy, delivered one-to-one by a trained Counsellor. Counselling creates a safe and non-judgemental space for the child or young person to talk about their experiences, so they can start to process them.  

 

Youth Groups

Our youth groups are a fantastic way for children and young people to just be kids, try new things and have fun. Our experienced youth workers provide activities, games and days out with the young people which allow them to make friends with young people who are going through similar things. It allows young people to develop their self-esteem, confidence and creativity.