What are we doing to help children who live with domestic violence?
Well, everyone knows the problem exists and agrees that violence in thehome is unacceptable, that victims have a right to be protected andsupported, and that perpetrators should expect to have to face up to itand change their behaviour. But it may also be the most common type ofviolent crime, and the numbers of children affected is horrifying. TheDomestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 was being debated aboutthe same time the Children Act 2004 was under scrutiny. The interfacebetween the policy areas requires some thinking, and the LocalGovernment Association, Association of Directors of Social Services,Women's Aid and Cafcass have produced a consultation to do justthat.
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