The impact of domestic abuse on children

A warning for all viewers and listeners: This episode can be distressing as the topic is around domestic abuse.

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Tina Pokuaah, safeguarding consultant at Kesis Consulting, reflects on the impact of domestic abuse on children:

Domestic abuse has devastating effects on children, often beginning before birth. This article and episode explore the hidden impact of domestic abuse on young lives, from pregnancy to early childhood, and highlights the urgent need for greater awareness and specialised training. Taking a holistic approach, it emphasises the importance of recognising signs of abuse, being professionally curious, and developing cultural competence to provide appropriate support.

Read Tina Pokuaah's article here:

https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/hurt-from-conception-reflecting-on-the-impact-of-domestic-abuse-on-children/

Episode break down:

00:00 – The role of a safeguarding consultant
03:15 – Statistics around domestic abuse
04:20 – Men as victims of domestic abuse
06:00 – Allowing people to speak up
08:00 – Disclosure is often a journey
08:45 – Creating a safety plan
10:00 – Barriers preventing someone leaving an abusive relationships
11:40 – Recognising specific sings of domestic abuse
14:50 – Being professionally curious
15:50 – Taking a holistic approach
17:10 – When a friend or neighbour is experiencing domestic abuse
20:30 – Perpetrator programmes
21:45 – Barriers to speaking up
25:20 – Cultural barriers and cultural competence
27:15 – The need for more in depth training
30:00 – Educating young people and children around healthy relationships
32:00 – Support services for those in need

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