1st Edition

Domestic Violence and Children A Handbook for Schools and Early Years Settings

By Abigail Sterne, Liz Poole Copyright 2010
160 Pages 22 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

160 Pages 22 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

160 Pages 22 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

What can schools and social care workers do to help children affected by domestic violence? Large numbers of children are affected by domestic violence. The problem crosses every social class and culture. It causes distress and anxiety in children and adversely affects their learning and play, as well as their behaviour, wellbeing and attendance. Education staff may know of a child or family... Read more

@contents: Selected Contents: 1. Introduction and Background - Children Living with Domestic Violence  2. The Impact on Babies and Young Children  3. The Impact on School-Aged Children  8. Engaging and Supporting Parents  12. Supporting Transient Pupils and Pupils in Refuges and Temporary Accomodation  13. Safety and Confidentiality Issues  14. Looking to the Future: Educating Young People and the Community

 

Biography

Abigail Sterne is a former secondary school teacher and year head and is now an educational psychologist in Oldham, UK.

Liz Poole is a former primary school teacher and is now an educational psychologist in Oldham, UK.

'The authors have done a sterling job in producing a very useful and practical guide. It will certainly help all those working in schools and ealy years settings to understand, address and positively impact children's lives - particularly as those children face up to the challenges of learning in new environments, extended socialisation and new structures, as well as the significant impact of living with domestic violence.' - Lee Mtichell, head of schools service, NSPCC

 

"The authors have brought together a wide range of useful, practical information in a format that is accessible and readable" - Early Years Update, Issue 78