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Who are the victims of domestic violence and abuse?

Domestic abuse is widespread and can affect anyone. However, some groups are more likely to be victims.  Women are most likely to be victims of abuse and perpetrators are most likely to be men.   Children are often the hidden victims of domestic violence and abuse. …

Domestic Abuse and Honour Based Violence (HBV) Guidance for Professionals

As I’m sure you are all aware, Domestic Abuse during the lockdown is a very real concern, and family members will be at an increased risk.  We need to ensure that we are proactive in asking appropriate and safe questions while families are in lockdown. …

What is Clare's Law? - LDAS

Clare’s Law, or the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) allows any member of the public the right to ask the police if their partner may pose a risk to them. Under Clare’s Law, a member of the public can also make enquiries into the partner…

Reducing Parental Conflict

Reducing Parental Conflict is everyone’s business Strong relationships are vital to our mental wellbeing. People with healthy, positive and supportive relationships are more likely to be happier and healthier. Creating and maintaining good connections with others can also help to combat loneliness and improve mental…

Relationship changes and support

Strong relationships are vital to our mental wellbeing. People with healthy, positive and supportive relationships are more likely to be happier and healthier. Creating and maintaining good connections with others can also help to combat loneliness and improve mental health issues, such as stress and…

Domestic Abuse and Violence

Domestic abuse can be devastating for individuals, children, families and communities.  The Home Office Definition of Domestic Abuse is:  ‘Any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or have been…

Everton Children's Centre

Welcome The centre also provides outreach and family support for families in need. Families can access early help support in parenting, housing, mental health and well-being, support, guidance during pregancy, breastfeeding support, domestic abuse, support for children with special needs and disabilities and adult learning.…

Coercive Control

Coercive control is a term used to describe a pattern of behaviour which seeks to take away a victims sense of liberty or freedom, to strip away their sense of self.  It strips away integrity but also an individual’s human rights.  Coercive Control includes a…

Feeling down or stressed?

One in five women experiences mental health problems during pregnancy or in the first year after birth. Depending on your situation, you may be able to access support through a range of services.  If you're a professional, the Perinatal Training Hub aims to help us…