Operation Encompass

Now that the Domestic Abuse Act has gained Royal Assent and has become law, children are recognised as victims of domestic abuse in their own right. There is a wide range of research which clearly demonstrates the harm caused to children, throughout their life span, when they experience Domestic Abuse in their life. This harm can be caused at each and every stage of their lives, from conception onwards and, whilst the impact may change, develop and vary dependent upon the individual, the age of the child, and the nature and duration of the domestic abuse, the harm is very real. Experiencing domestic abuse is recognised as an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) and as such, helping children to heal from this trauma is a crucial aspect of the role of all schools. 

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