Living with domestic abuse can have an impact upon children but, with the right help, they can recover. If you are concerned about your child, you have a number of options.

Talk to a professional

Talk to a health visitor, school staff, GP or other professional. Ask them about early help, phone 01934 426 329 or email EarlyHelp.AssessmentFeedback@n-somerset.gov.uk for an early help assessment in order to find out what support you could receive. 

My Kids and Me

Find out about My Kids and Me – a groupwork course for mothers about parenting after domestic abuse. Find out about this course by calling the DAFFS line 0800 694 or, if you are a father, for some advice.

Download our booklet

You can download our talking to children about domestic abuse booklet for tips and advice about what to say.

North Somerset Online Directory

You can visit the North Somerset Online Directory for information about support, activities and groups across the area.

Young Victims Service

If the child or young person you are concerned about is aged five to 18 (or 25 if they have additional needs), find out about the support that the Young Victims’ Service can provide.

Young carers

If your child is having to take on caring responsibilities for an adult, find out about support for young carers.

Abusive behaviour can also happen in teenage relationships and is also likely to be unrecognised. Young people can also face the same types of abusive behaviour as adults. 

SafeLives reported that people aged 16 to 19 experience the highest rates of domestic abuse, and those high rates also occurred for people under 16.

Love Respect is aimed at 16 to 25-year-olds to show what is and isn’t a healthy relationship. They offer advice and support for young people who may be experiencing domestic abuse.