More than 40,000 calls and contacts were made to the National Domestic Abuse Helpline during the first three months of lockdown in 2020. Ten months on and families are continuing to spend an increased amount...
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. The Government's latest guidance provides advice on how to spot the signs of abuse and neglect. You can also find information on who to contact if you have concerns for an...
[intro]We must not forget the impact that domestic abuse has on children and young people.[/intro] Living in a home where domestic abuse happens can have serious long-term effects on a child or young person’s mental...
Across the globe, countries are implementing lock-down measures to tackle Covid-19. In the UK we are experiencing a three-week lock-down. Families are spending an increased amount of time at home whilst managing additional caring responsibilities...
Emotional or psychological abuse may not include any physical or sexual assault. But its impact can be just as devastating. Examples of emotional and psychological abuse include: Threats of harm or abandonment. Deprivation of contact...
Sexual abuse includes a number of coerced sexual acts. Examples of sexual abuse include: Rape. Indecent exposure. Sexual harassment. Inappropriate looking or touching. Sexual teasing or innuendo. Sexual photography. This form of abuse can also...
Physical abuse includes hitting, slapping, pushing, kicking, restraint, and misuse of medication. It might also involve improper use of sanctions, particularly those that involve physical restraint. Instances of physical abuse can be isolated incidents. Or...
What is institutional abuse? Find out how to spot the signs of organisational abuse, and what to do if you suspect it's happening.
What is domestic abuse? Women’s Aid defines domestic abuse as: An incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and violent behaviour, including sexual violence, in the majority of cases by a partner...
[intro]When you hear the word ‘Safeguarding’, what is the first thing that comes to mind?[/intro] Would you consider your local community and what happens within it? Recently I spent a bit of time out in...
