Children and young people are affected by domestic and family violence even if they have not seen the abuse. Some ways children may react include:

• Trying to intervene to stop the abuse or being stunned into terrified silence by what they see;
• Copying the abusive haviour;
• Wetting the bed, becoming nervous and withdrawn;
• Blaming themselves or becoming frustrated, depressed and angry.

Children and young people may need some help to deal with these difficulties and a child counsellor is available at our service to assist them.

Find out more about our Child and Youth Counselling Programme.

See our Brochure relating to Child Counselling Programme