BWA’s specialist Children & Young People’s workers deliver two programmes undertaking 1:1 sessions and regular group work with children and young people who have been affected by abuse or who are currently in abusive relationships.
Expect Respect works with children aged 5-17 who have experienced domestic abuse delivering age appropriate activities that are designed to be fun and engaging. Our team of specialist workers support children and young people to resolve conflicts, safety plan and enhance their self-esteem tackling issues of domestic abuse in a safe and contained way.
Domestic Abuse Recovery Together (DART) works with children aged 7-14 and their mother who have experienced domestic abuse. The focus is on enhancing the mother/child relationship and helping them overcome the adverse effects of abuse.
Referral criteria · Children and young people aged 5-17 · Living in Reading or in one of BWA’s refuges · Parents/care givers consent to the referral |
0808 801 0882. Calls to this helpline are free from landlines and mobile phones within the UK and do not appear on itemised bills.
or helpdesk@bwaid.org.uk