One-to-one support for children affected by domestic violence and abuse focuses on providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can express themselves and heal from their experiences.

Living away from the perpatrator-  12 week one-to-one support sessions. These sessions are 1 hour long and happen weekly. 

Living with the perpatrator- A 6 programme. This will only focus safety planning- both physicallty and emotionally.

Child-Led Approach

• Empowering children to lead the sessions
• Allowing them to express their feelings and thoughts at their own pace
• Fostering a sense of control and autonomy

Therapeutic Approach

• Utilising trained professionals to guide interactions
• Creating a supportive atmosphere that encourages emotional exploration
• Building trust and a strong rapport between the child and the support worker

• Providing educational materials that explain domestic violence and its effects
• Using age-appropriate tools to help children understand their experiences
• Incorporating coping strategies and resilience-building techniques

• Engaging children through play to facilitate communication
• Using games, art, and creative activities to explore feelings in a non-threatening way
• Encouraging self-expression and emotional processing through enjoyable activities

• To help children process their experiences and feelings related to domestic violence
• To build coping skills and resilience
• To promote healing and emotional well-being in a supportive environment.

By integrating these elements, one-to-one support aims to provide a comprehensive framework that addresses the unique needs of children who have experienced domestic violence and abuse.

If you wish to discuss a referral, please contact our Children’s Project Worker on:  1800 91 91 91 or fill Children Services Referral Form.