A child who attends my service has become withdrawn and subdued. She revealed to a project worker that her dad had been hitting her mum and that she was scared. How can we support her?
Children who experience domestic abuse can suffer long-term emotional and psychological damage. So it is good that she feels safe enough in your centre to disclose this issue. You can now begin to support her.
First, reassure her that it is okay to talk about it and that you will do your best to make sure she is safe. Does her mum pick her up? If so, try and find an opportunity to talk to her. You could say you have noticed that the child is withdrawn and ask her if there is anything you could help with.
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