Leeway offers a range of community services especially for children and young people (aged 5 – 19 years old) in Norfolk: one-to-one support, group work, and an advice line. Call them on 0845 241 2171.
Each child/young person may respond differently to experiencing or witnessing domestic abuse, some common long-term effects are: anxiety, depression, withdrawal, nightmares, bed wetting, low self esteem, aggressive behaviour, eating disorders, underachieving at school.
There is a strong connection between domestic abuse and child abuse. Research studies have found that in 40-60% of cases when women are being abused, children are also being abused.
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A third of children present try to intervene to protect their mothers and therefore may get caught in the middle of the abuse. The child may see the mothers injuries after the abuse or may be forced to witness it.
At least 750,000 children/young people a year witness domestic violence. In 90% of cases children and young people are in the same or next room.
“Norfolk Says No” is a campaign running this week to raise public awareness to eliminate violence against women as part of a global movement, and the support services available.
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