The Domestic Abuse Act is clear that children are also victims of domestic abuse and this can be from witnessing abuse.
If you are concerned about a child experiencing domestic abuse, please visit the Council websites at Children's social care | Cambridgeshire County Council or Children and families | Peterborough City Council
Embrace Child Victims of Crime provide support to young people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have been the victim of any type of crime including domestic abuse and sexual violence. Support available includes emotional and practical, support as well as advocacy and counselling. The counselling is available to young people aged 13-19 (or up to age 24 with special needs) who have been victims of, or witnessed domestic abuse or sexual violence. Referrals must be made by a professional but you can ask any professional working with you or your family to refer your child. Children must be safe from the perpetrator of abuse for the referral to be accepted.
Unsure whether your relationship is Domestic Abuse or Relationship Conflict?
You may find yourself with a gut feeling that something isn’t right in your relationship, or you may wonder whether the behaviours you are experiencing from your partner or ex-partner are abusive. Domestic abuse and relationship conflict are very different (although can look similar). If you are affected by either it’s important to get the appropriate advice and support.
The Tool below can help to to identify if you are being subjected to domestic abuse.
Parenting with an Abusive Ex-Partner
Please see the below guidance.
This guidance is for parents who have been subjected to abuse from the other parent of their child. In these cases, standard “co-parenting” and advice regarding parental conflict is usually unsuitable due to the abuse from one partner.