Types of domestic abuse include intimate partner violence, abuse by family members, teenage relationship abuse and child to parent abuse. Anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse, regardless of sexual identity, age, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexuality or background and domestic abuse can take place inside or outside of the home. The government has issued statutory guidance to provide further information for those working with domestic abuse victims and perpetrators, including the impact on children. All children can witness and be adversely affected by domestic abuse in the context of their home life where domestic abuse occurs between family members. Experiencing domestic abuse can have a serious, long lasting emotional and psychological impact on children. In some cases, a child may blame themselves for the abuse or may have had to leave the family home as a result.
What is abuse: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/abuse/#Whatisabuse
Where can I find help? https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/abuse/#WherecanIfindhelp
How to protect children from domestic abuse: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/domestic-abuse/
