Support for Children

The Warwickshire Domestic Abuse Children’s Service provides support for children aged between 4 and 17 who have experienced or witnessed domestic abuse.
Support is provided in schools, nurseries, colleges or community venues.
The service offers the below:

Safety advice, planning and reassurance
Advocacy – highlighting the child’s wishes and how the abuse has impacted them
Understanding the criminal justice process and attending court
Healthy relationships work
Coping strategies and managing emotions
Safe use of technology
Support for children residing in Refuge safe accommodation

Posters are available to download below:

Referrals can be made using the referral form (DOCX, 253 KB), please confirm consent with a safe parent/guardian.

Support services

REFUGE: Warwickshire's domestic violence and abuse service - If you are experiencing domestic violence in Warwickshire, Refuge’s domestic violence and abuse service can support you and your children to keep safe. Refuge is a county-wide service that provides support to women, men and children experiencing domestic violence in Warwickshire.