At least 750,000 children are witnesses to domestic violence in the UK.
As witnesses to domestic violence, children suffer.
Domestic violence can affect a child in any number of ways. As well as seeing or hearing the violence between adults, they may try to stop it by intervening, and get hurt in the process. In homes where there is domestic violence, children may also be abused themselves.
It's clear that domestic violence can have very serious, long-lasting consequences for a child. The effects may even last a lifetime.
See domestic violence from a child's point of view and help make a difference for these children. Demand that the UK Government and the devolved administrations in Wales and Northern Ireland protect children who witness domestic violence.
We, the undersigned, call on the UK Government and devolved administrations in Wales and Northern Ireland to see domestic violence from a child's point of view.
Witnessing domestic violence causes children serious emotional harm, and in homes where there is domestic violence, children may also be physically and sexually abused themselves. We want to see:
*services for all children and families affected, to keep them safe and supported, and to help them overcome the effects of violence
*improved training for professionals so that they identify children and young people caught up in violence
*children learn in schools about domestic violence and how to stay safe
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