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23rd June 2023

How domestic abuse affects children

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Caught in the middle

Even if your child doesn’t see the abuse, they've probably heard what is happening or may see you upset or hurt after an argument. They may also get caught in the middle of an incident if they try to stop what is happening, or forced to take part in verbal abuse of a victim.

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