Warning over gaps in support for child victims of domestic abuse

Joe Lepper
Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Early intervention experts are calling for improvements in support for young survivors of domestic abuse amid a rise in related child protection referrals.

The equivalent of more than 600 referrals relating to domestic violence per day were made per day during 2020/21, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock
The equivalent of more than 600 referrals relating to domestic violence per day were made per day during 2020/21, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

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