Lucy McDonald is SafeLives’ Training Development Officer for Scotland. In this blog she talks about the importance of a specialist, age appropriate response for young people experiencing domestic abuse and the benefits of our 'Responding to young people' training.

The need for education and prevention is vital. We know how children are impacted greatly by violence that is happening in the home; according to Radford (2011) 1 in 5 children have been exposed to domestic abuse, as well as domestic abuse being a factor in 60% of Serious Case Reviews,

There are many reasons why young people become homeless, but one of the most common is the breakdown of family relationships. The trauma of witnessing and/or experiencing domestic abuse in conjunction with the terror of leaving and becoming homeless is going to result in a deeply traumatised young person

Why trauma-informed mental health services are vital for domestic abuse survivors. Jo Sharpen, AVA, discusses survivor challenges and insights..

Six essential tips for professionals working with LGBT+ parents who are survivors, from Millie Fry, specialist LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Caseworker and Idva at Galop.

Dr Christine Barter is a Reader in Young People and Violence Prevention in the Connect Centre for International Research on New Approaches to Prevent Violence and Harm, at the University of Central Lancashire.

Insights and resources from NSPCC professionals on their work with children and parents and what can be done to prevent further harm to children experiencing domestic abuse,

Josh Taylor is a Research Analyst at SafeLives, working primarily on Drive - our innovative programme in partnership with Respect and Social Finance, which addresses the behaviour of high-harm perpetrators. He is also the research lead on a new project, gathering the voices and experiences of men and boys.

A SafeLives Pioneer’s experience of domestic abuse in childhood, and the mental health impacts. World Mental Health Day 2019.