Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse can have devastating consequences for children, and can have lifelong impacts on their mental and physical health and behaviour into adulthood.
Domestic abuse occurs between those who are, or have been, in relationships. It can also occur between family members, such as between teenagers and parents.
More information about how to recognise and spot the signs of domestic abuse.
This document explains the terms that are used when people talk about domestic abuse - click here to open.
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse:
Locally, Safer Futures offers help for people affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence and those demonstrating abusive behaviours.
First Light is a charity for anyone who is experiencing or has experienced domestic abuse or sexual violence. They provide a range of support in Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly.
There are more services listed in this document - click here to open.
Safety Planning with your child
Children who experience abusive situations are forced to process complex emotions, often without being equipped to do so in healthy ways. Creating an emotional safety plan for and alongside your children can help them navigate these emotions and prepare them to respond to moments of crisis in ways that protect their short-term and long-term emotional wellbeing. Click here to read more.