Children & Young Peoples Support Service

This is a service for children and young people who have been affected by domestic violence.

The aim of the service is to help young people come to terms with their experiences through support and creative activities.

We offer a safe environment for them to explore their feelings, thoughts and behaviours without fear or being blamed. We also offer safer coping strategies.

The effect of domestic violence can vary depending on the individual but often include:

• Living in fear

• Low self esteem

• Feelings of guilt and shame

• Being withdrawn

• Poor health labelled as badly behaved at school because of poor coping abilities.

• What we can offer

• Various support groups

• Creative Play

• Self esteem and confidence building

• Individual an therapeutic sessions. Inter agency support

• Outings

• On going support

• In our experience children and young people want the following

• To be listened to

• Feel safe and secure

• Free to be themselves and have good health and well being

• Receive support and understanding through difficult time