Hampshire Safeguarding Practice Week

Date: Thursday, 21st Nov 2024 | Category: Safeguarding Practice Weeks

Safeguarding Children who are Victims of Domestic Abuse

25 -29 November 2024

Hampshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (HSCP) is delighted to announce the launch of its Safeguarding Practice Week, starting on 25 November 2024. The weeklong initiative is focused on Safeguarding Children who are Victims of Domestic Abuse, and designed for multi-agency professionals working with children and families within the Hampshire Local Authority area.

In the UK, approximately 1 in 5 children are victims of domestic abuse. It is vital to recognise that these children do not simply ‘witness’ domestic abuse; they are recognised by law as victims in their own right. Domestic abuse can profoundly affect a child’s development, behaviour, health, education and overall wellbeing, with impacts that can last into adulthood.

In collaboration with the Hampshire Domestic Abuse Partnership Board (HDAP), HSCP seeks to highlight the critical importance of safeguarding children who are victims of domestic abuse. Just like adult victims, children require access to high-quality domestic abuse support that is timely and easily accessible. Services and practitioners should not only work together to ensure immediate safety but also facilitate long-term recovery, leading to more positive outcomes.

Throughout Safeguarding Practice Week, HSCP will focus on various aspects of multi-agency practice each day, providing valuable resources to support practitioners responding to domestic abuse within families.

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Please help support this initiative by sharing our messages on X throughout the week using the hashtag #domesticabusesafeguardingweek.