1 Getting it right first time for children and young people Suzanne Jacob

2 What does SafeLives do? © SafeLives ,800 Idvas trained 284 Maracs supported 43,000 Cases in our research database 52 Services using our Insights data tool 8% 32% 23% 21%

3© SafeLives 2015 Why get it right first time? © SafeLives % of domestic abuse victims sought help from professionals before they got support 5 times 2.7 years Average time before victims get help Victims’ contact with services High risk Medium risk

4 Getting it right for children © SafeLives 2015 Negative impact of exposure to abuse on children’s wellbeing of children are also harmed when one of their parents is abused 1 in 4 children exposed to abuse go on to abuse others

5 Profile of victims age © SafeLives in 10 have already been abused prior to their current relationship 63% have depression or anxiety 1 in 10 attempt or plan suicide Additional risks Online intimate partner abuse 37% Child sexual exploitation29% Gang violence15% “Honour”- based violence3% Forced marriage2% Female genital mutilation1% 25% face two or more interlocking additional risks

6 Jared Theo Oscar William George Sally Ruby Gemma Kai Archie Jessica Nicola Lexi Paige Emma Dylon Charlie Oliver Unknown new partner Max Jake Toby David Josh Daniel Tyler Simon Jack Unknown perp Adam Chloe Phyllis Tess Ellen Anna Ella Patricia Elsa Darren Darcey Unborn Miscarriage Kian JustinArya Logan Poppy Harper Unborn Caleb Zak Unborn Iris Jude Drug related Alcohol related ? AssociatePartner Mother Partner Father Daughter Mother Father Partner Mother Partner Father Mother Brothers Adult male Adult female Child Shaded = in scope 2 No of times discussed at Marac Death Names anonymised Key Webs of harm

7 Use of services such as A&E, mental health, substance misuse adviser Missed attendance at school/work Unexplained injury & self-harm STIs and sexual health Fear Obsessive messaging and following from partner Isolation from friends and family How to identify abuse © SafeLives 2015 Economic abuse Physical abuse Coercion, threats & intimidation Emotional abuse & isolation Peer pressure & social status Sexual abuse Power & control Signs to look for:

8 Only 25% of LGBT victims access services B&ME victims are 24% less likely to report to police 1 in 4 older victims visible to services have lived with abuse for 20+ years 54% of children living with abuse aren’t known to children’s services Who to look out for and where? © SafeLives 2015 Hard-to-reach groups Where to look for them? SchoolsNHS services Drop-in sessions Group work Parental support One-to-one advice A&E Maternity GUM clinic GP surgeries Community Drug & alcohol services Mental health services Workplace Citizens Advice bureaus

9 How to engage © SafeLives 2015 Believe, don’t judge See them alone Explain confidentiality to them Ask the ‘right’ questions Use a Dash checklist to guide the conversation “I notice you have a number of bruises/cuts/burns. Could you tell me how you got them?” “I’m sorry if someone has already asked you this, but because abuse at home is so common we ask everyone. Are you happy at home?” “Since abuse at home is common in many people’s lives, I ask all my clients about it and don’t wish to cause offence. Do you feel safe and happy at home?” “Have you ever been in a relationship where you have been hit or hurt, or made to feel scared or uncomfortable in some way?” “What can I do for you? What support do you think you need? This is what I am going to do based on what you have told me…”

10© SafeLives 2015 Risk assessment and referral

11 safelives.org.uk/practicesupport or safelives.org.uk/toptips nice.org.uk/guidance/population-groups/vulnerable-groups citizensadvice.org.uk/talkaboutabuse Useful resources and further advice © SafeLives 2015