Supporting children and young people affected by domestic abuse: A multiagency perspective of response in the school system

Carr-Jones, Nia 2021. Supporting children and young people affected by domestic abuse: A multiagency perspective of response in the school system. DEdPsy Thesis, Cardiff University. Item availability restricted.

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Abstract

Children and young people who experience domestic abuse, are at greater risk of a range of negative outcomes in adult life. Yet, all children and young people have the right to protection from violence and abuse, access to appropriate social, emotional and educational opportunities, and the right to access meaningful recoveries from harm. Despite this, there is a paucity of research exploring the mechanisms in place to support them. In Wales, an emphasis is placed on multiagency response to domestic abuse and there is growing interest in the role of schools in prevention and intervention for children and young people. A mixed-methods design was subsequently adopted, to explore professionals’ views on the response to domestic abuse, with a grounding in the school system. Questionnaires were completed by 36 schools in Wales and a series of focus groups were held with children and young people’s workers from specialist domestic abuse settings, school staff and social work staff. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis; four overarching themes were developed. The findings illustrate, that whilst there are a variety of interventions and support available to children and young people, effective response is impacted on by the systems in place to respond to it. It is argued that current practice contributes to the maintenance of the issue, requiring radical consideration, if meaningful change is to take place for children, young people and their families. Implications for practice are discussed, including the role of the Educational Psychologist.

Item Type:	Thesis (DEdPsy)
Date Type:	Completion
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	Psychology
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	29 July 2021
Last Modified:	05 Aug 2022 01:51
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/142953

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