Safe Learning

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A new guide was launched yesterday to help schools, refuges and local authorities support children and young people affected by domestic violence.'Safe Learning: How to support the educational needs of children and young people affected by domestic violence' was written by Save the Children in cooperation with Women's Aid.

The publication looks at how domestic violence affects children and young people and gives an overview of the relevant legislation and schools’ statutory responsibilities.

Detailed guidance is included for schools on developing strategies to support these vulnerable children by:

  • raising awareness and understanding of domestic violence amongst teachers and pupils
  • identifying children and young people affected by domestic violence
  • ensuring children’s safety
  • integrating children who arrive at short notice to escape abuse.

Examples of best practice are included, along with a list of useful organisations and resources.

The guide will be of interest to education professionals, particularly headteachers and child protection co-ordinators in schools and local authorities, and staff in domestic violence organisations.

The guide is available for £9.95 at the link below:
http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/scuk/jsp/resources/details.jsp?id=3993&group=resources§ion=publication&subsection=details#

More information

Visit CRIN's thematic page on children and domestic violence  

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Save the Children UK

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