Family violence affects a significant number of Australian adults and children each year. One in six women and one in 16 men have been subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by a current or previous cohabiting partner (1). Furthermore, more than two-thirds (68%) of mothers who had experienced violence when they had children in their care said their children had seen or heard the violence (1).
Family violence can have profound short and long-term physical, emotional and mental health effects on children, even when they have not been directly exposed to the violence. Family violence is also associated with an increased risk of children being victims themselves. Therefore, focusing on the safety of children is crucial when working with families experiencing family violence.
This workshop draws on recent research and case studies to explore child-focused, trauma-informed practice skills for practitioners working with families and children affected by family violence.
Counsellors, psychologists, social workers and case managers working with individuals, couples, children and families affected by family violence.
(1) Personal Safety Survey 2016. ABS cat. no. 4906.0. Canberra: ABS.
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