1. Supporting Young People affected by DVA: London Funders 24 January 2018.

2. Background 1 in 7 Children and Young People in London live with DVA
London highest rates of female victimisation in England and Wales
33% of violence with injury in London occurs in the home
Higher rates of poverty are linked to violence: incomes less than £10k = 3.5X more likely to experience violence than £20k+
Strong link between poverty, abuse and homelessness and DVA including for young women under 18.
Poverty in some London Boroughs among highest in country with 40%+ children living in poverty

3. Children and DVA
In over half of DVA cases CYP are being physically or sexually abused
2/3 of Serious case reviews and over half CP cases involve DVA
70% of women in Solace services are from BME backgrounds and face further obstacles to safety and improved health
Children exposed to violence are less able to fulfil their potential and at higher risk of poor mental health and offending behaviour
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4. Changing Culture
Sexual health – social media – pornography entitlement – coercion and control
Changing culture – YWG led system change
Hear to Change
POW
Advocacy and support – YWG led, based on need and understanding of trauma
Major Trauma Centres in London
North Central CSA Hub

5. Working with Children Refuges and community services
Children at centre of our work – all family members important
Family support work in refuges and community services
Working with mother/carer – Picking up Pieces
Play therapy – 1-1 and involving mother/carer
Group work – play and outings
Support with food/clothes/resettlement
Safeguarding and working with professionals – coercive control, understanding the dynamic of abuse and impact on CYP