Policy paper

Babies, children and young people鈥檚 experiences of domestic abuse

The Domestic Abuse Commissioner's vision for transformation in the response to babies, children and young people subject to domestic abuse.

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Details

This report considers the current response to children and young people who experience domestic abuse at home or in their family, including:

  • prevention
  • opportunities to identify and intervene early
  • the crisis response
  • ongoing support

There is an error in section 7.5.2 of the PDFs with regards to the homelessness legislation. For the updated version, use the accessible version or visit the website.

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Published 28 April 2025

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