The London Mayor’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) has published a report into child and adolescent to parent violence and abuse (CAPVA) in London. Findings include: other children in the household may also be subjected to abuse or be neglected due to parental attention being focused on the child who has been displaying abusive behaviour. There is also evidence to suggest that the behavioural patterns of the child may lead to loss of support networks making them vulnerable to exploitation. Recommendations include: encouraging services to consider CAPVA in context with other child protection or safeguarding concerns, and identifying and recognising the support needs of the whole family.
Download the report: Comprehensive needs assessment of child/adolescent to parent violence
and abuse in London (PDF)
Source: VRU
Date: 12 April 2022
