The Domestic Abuse Act is clear that children are also victims of domestic abuse and this can be from witnessing abuse. From this page you can download leaflets about supporting a child who has experienced domestic abuse. The set of ten leaflets cover ages from baby to teenager and other related topics.
These leaflets were reproduced for Cambridgeshire from the originals with kind permission of West Mercia Women's Aid
Embrace Child Victim 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.
Family Action also have a free Parent Helpline for confidential support and information 808 802 6666 or text 07537 404 282 (Mon-Fri 9am to 9pm)
Leaflet 1 Pregnancy and DA v1.pdf
Leaflet 1a You, your child and DA v1.pdf
Leaflet 2 Baby 0-18 months v1.pdf
Leaflet 3 Toddler 18-24 months v1.pdf
Leaflet 4 Pre Schooler v1.pdf
Leaflet 5 Child 5-12 Years v1.pdf
Leaflet 6 Parenting Teenagers v1.pdf
Leaflet 7 Separation and moving home v1.pdf
Leaflet 8 What children learn v1.pdf
Leaflet 9 Communicating with children v1.pdf
Leaflet 10 Respectful Parenting v1.pdf
CPSL Mind support groups for mums and dads
Pregnancy and parenthood is often imagined to be a time of great joy, happiness and excitement. However, the reality for many mums can be far from this whilst coping with changes in emotions, relationships, sleep, routine and other areas alongside physical changes.
CPSL Mind offer a range of services for women and men aged over 18 years old across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to support wellbeing during the perinatal period. You can find out more about each of these at Supporting Parents (cpslmind.org.uk)