Domestic Violence and Children
22 May: Leeds
9.50-4.45
In 90% of domestic violence cases, children are in the same or next room. This - says the government - "often results in behavioural issues, absenteeism, ill-health, bullying, anti-social behaviour, drug and alcohol misuse, self-harm and psychosocial impacts". This series of seminars looks at the impact of domestic violence on children. What are the specific needs? Where are the gaps? What works?
The programme
9.50 Chair's welcome and introduction
10.00 Conference drama
Heartstrings
Performed by Jane Dickens, Gripping Yarns Theatre Company A dramatic exploration of the impact of domestic violence on young people
10.40 Domestic violence and child protection
Marianne Hester, professor of gender, violence and international policy, University of Bristol; and co-author of Making an Impact: Children and domestic violence
11.20 break
11.40 Developing communication between mothers and children
Dr Ravi K Thiara, senior research fellow, Centre for Safety and Well-being, University of Warwick; and co-author of Talking to Mum: A Domestic Violence Activity Pack for Young People, Mothers and Workers
12.20 Police and children's services responses to domestic violence - early findings on new research
Nicky Stanley, Professor of Social Work, University of Central Lancashire and co-editor of Child Protection and Domestic Violence
1.00 lunch
1.45 The development and delivery of the national strategic approach for children and young people experiencing domestic abuse in Scotland
Heather Coady is children's policy officer, Scottish Women's Aid, and member of the national delivery group for children and young people experiencing domestic abuse
2.25 Domestic Violence in Pregnancy: An Issue for Health Care Professionals
Kathleen Baird is a senior lecturer and researcher in midwifery at the University of the West of England with a special interest in domestic violence.
3.00 Break
3.20 Young people affected by domestic violence in rural areas
Dr Helen Baker, Liverpool Law School, is co-author of Evaluating Service Provision for Children Who Experience Domestic Violence in Rural Areas
4.00 Making contact: the role and challenges around domestic violence for contact centres
Salli Ward is chief executive, Pro-Contact
4.40 Chair's Closing Remarks
4.45 End