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Department for Education publish policy paper aiming to improve multi-agency information sharing

Sep 10, 2023

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The Department for Education has published a policy paper in response to the legislative commitment in section 179 of the Health and Care Act 2022, in relation to information sharing and the feasibility of using a consistent child identifier. Exploring the barriers...

New law to ensure domestic abuse victims receive child maintenance gets Royal Assent

Aug 30, 2023

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Great news from Westminster, of a Bill aimed at DA perpetrators still continuing to provide for their children which will also protect the victims from further abuse. Work and Pensions Minister Viscount Younger of Leckie said: Domestic abuse and coercive control are...

Birth Companions publishes new Birth Charter for women with involvement from children’s social care

Aug 22, 2023

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Birth Companions publishes urgent call for improved care of pregnant women and mothers with children’s social care involvement. The number of babies and infants subject to care proceedings is growing, while outcomes for mothers with social care involvement are getting...

New research shows link between adult alexithymia and childhood maltreatment

Aug 12, 2023

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Research published in the journal Psychology Bulletin, suggests that there is a link between childhood experiences of maltreatment (such as physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, or physical or emotional neglect) can have a long-lasting impact on emotional...

NSPCC data shows lack of support for children who have experienced sexual abuse

Aug 10, 2023

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The NSPCC sent freedom of information requests to 174 local authorities across England and Wales, and received 119 responses. Their research revealed: Only 23% of local authorities said they provided dedicated support and trained advisors for children who have...

Research suggests helping male victims of domestic abuse can benefit society as whole

Jan 10, 2023

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During last month’s UN 16 days of activism against Gender-Based violence, Alexandra Lysova wrote an article summarising her research and knowledge spanning a 15-year career focusing on male victims of domestic abuse. The article cites research that suggests that...

Children Classed as DA Victims Under New Guidance

Jan 3, 2023

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Children affected by domestic abuse will now be automatically treated as victims regardless of whether they were present during violent incidents, the CPS has announced. This means young people will get automatic access to support like mental health and safeguarding...

NHS dedicated mental health services for mums

Apr 16, 2021

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New dedicated mental health services for new expectant and bereaved mums Thousands of new, expectant or bereaved mothers will receive help and support for mental health problems through dozens of new dedicated hubs which are being set up across the country. The 26 new...

Resolving parental conflict

Apr 16, 2021

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£4m has been released for councils to support more families to resolve parental conflict. Councils can apply to the Department for Work and Pensions for funding to train frontline staff who regularly come into contact with families facing conflict, so they can...

Calls to NSPCC about children and domestic abusive rise by over 50%

Feb 8, 2021

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The NSPCC has seen a significant increase in calls made concerning children and young people living with domestic abuse from a range of people including children themselves and neighbours. Our helpline is receiving an average of over 30 contacts a day from adults...

Department for Education publish policy paper aiming to improve multi-agency information sharing

New law to ensure domestic abuse victims receive child maintenance gets Royal Assent

Birth Companions publishes new Birth Charter for women with involvement from children’s social care

New research shows link between adult alexithymia and childhood maltreatment

NSPCC data shows lack of support for children who have experienced sexual abuse

Research suggests helping male victims of domestic abuse can benefit society as whole

Children Classed as DA Victims Under New Guidance

NHS dedicated mental health services for mums

Resolving parental conflict

Calls to NSPCC about children and domestic abusive rise by over 50%

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