Domestic abuse has far-reaching implications that affect every member of a household. Explore new resources that seek to understand and respond to its impact.
In the UK it is estimated that 2.1 million people experience domestic abuse a year and although it is mainly women who are targeted there has been a surge of reports by men. The International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women is the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence (GBV) and culminates with International Human Rights Day. The campaigns highlight the need for systemic change in policy and practice, to amplify voices, and to challenge the societal norms that foster conditions for domestic abuse.
In considering the national picture, the Rethinking Domestic Abuse in Child Protection (RDAC) project brought together a team of researchers, domestic abuse specialists and experts. In a new blog, Dr Jessica Wild explores the findings from the project and how this can support policy and practice change. An accompanying series of videos feature reflections from participants and the value of the learning.
In addition, new blogs from Lauren Seager-Smith and Janine Ewen look at the impact of domestic abuse on infants and the longer term effects it can have on adults.
By encouraging dialogue, centring lived experience, and engaging with practitioners we can understand and support those who have experienced domestic violence and abuse.
Responding differently to domestic abuse in child protection
Dr Jessica Wild explores the findings from the Rethinking Domestic Abuse in Child Protection (RDAC) project, which was a groundbreaking initiative that aimed to address this pressing issue and placed practice and lived experience at the centre of the research.
RDAC: Reflections from two members of RDAC’s Community of Practice
A series of short videos about Rethinking Domestic Abuse in Child Protection’s Community of Practice, featuring reflections about the benefits of being part of the group, the value of it’s findings, and the future application of the learning in practice to support people affected.
For Baby’s Sake: Understanding the impact of domestic abuse on infants
For Baby's Sake are a charity that look at how a trauma-informed, attachment-focused, whole-family approach can address cycles of domestic abuse and trauma to provide support that improves parental mental health and emotional regulation.
Exploring the impact of childhood violence through photographs
Photographs bring together verbal and visual communications systems, offering a snapshot of a single moment in time. In this blog, Janine Ewen recollects a participative study that uses photos to explore the impact of childhood violence on young people and adults.
