The Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales has published a new report investigating children’s experiences of domestic abuse and highlighting the financial pressure facing specialist services. The report includes a survey of 266 domestic abuse services providing support to children, along with 168 statutory agencies responsible for commissioning domestic abuse services. Key findings include: 27% of services had to turn children away due to capacity and funding shortages; and 45% of children had to wait over a month to access a service. The report sets out the impact of living with domestic abuse on children, such as mental and physical health issues, and makes calls for: children’s voices to be centred; stronger cross-departmental working and strategic leadership; and holistic funding.
Read the report: Thousands of children facing domestic abuse alone as support services risk financial collapse
Source: Domestic Abuse Commissioner
Date published: 29 April 2025
