The issue of children living with domestic abuse is now recognised as a matter for concern in its own right by both government and key children’s services agencies. The link between child physical abuse and domestic abuse is high, with estimates ranging between 30% to 66% depending upon the study. In 2002, nearly three quarters of children subject of a child protection plan) lived in households where domestic abuse occurs2.
All the five key outcomes for children identified in Every Child Matters can be adversely affected for a child living with domestic abuse and abuse – the impact is usually on every aspect of a child’s life. The impact of domestic abuse and abuse on an individual child will vary according to the child’s resilience and the strengths and weaknesses of their particular circumstances.
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