Policy paper

Babies, children and young people’s 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.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 28 April 2025

Documents

Victims in their own right? Babies, children and young people’s experiences of domestic abuse (accessible)

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-5609-2, E03332606 04/25

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Victims in their own right? Babies, children and young people’s experiences of domestic abuse

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-5609-2, E03332606 04/25

PDF, 4.03 MB, 188 pages

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Victims in their own right? Babies, children and young people’s experiences of domestic abuse (large print)

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-5609-2, E03332606 04/25

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Victims in their own right? Babies, children and young people’s experiences of domestic abuse (accessible PDF)

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PDF, 4.02 MB, 186 pages

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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 Domestic Abuse Commissioner website.

Published 28 April 2025