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Children's Domestic Abuse Support Service

Children's Domestic Abuse Support Service (CDASS) was established to address the significant gap in support services for children who are victims of domestic abuse.

Our services

What we do
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Talking Really Helps Programme

Talking Really Helps is an eight-week talk therapy programme for children and young people aged 7 to 16 affected by domestic abuse.
 

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Child Impact Awareness Training

The Child Impact Awareness Programme is an online group or one-to-one programme designed for mothers, carers, and professionals who want to better understand domestic abuse and its devastating effects on child victims.

CDASS Mission Statement

"To empower, protect, and heal children and young people impacted by domestic abuse through compassionate support, education, and advocacy, helping them feel safer, stronger, and better in their journey forward."

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Child Impact Awareness Talk

The Child Impact Awareness Talk is a short school presentation, offered both online and in person, specifically designed for school students aged 7 to 16.

This engaging and age-appropriate talk educates students about the effects of being exposed to domestic abuse, including its emotional, psychological, and social impact.

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The Abuser Impact Programme

The Abuser Impact Programme is a four-week, two-hour online programme designed to help abusers recognise the devastating impact of their violence on the family home.

Participants are encouraged to confront the harmful effects of their actions and reflect on the underlying causes of their behaviour, including the influence of childhood experiences and family dynamics.

Make a referral

We've created a quick and easy to complete referral form for carers, professionals and parents.

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" Living in a home where domestic abuse happens has a serious impact on a child’s, young persons or adolescents’ mental health, physical wellbeing, educational attainment and their behaviour.

The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 recognises children as victims in their own right."

- UK Says No More
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CDASS Advice & Support

CDASS offers advice and support tailored to the emotional, mental, or behavioural needs of child victims of domestic abuse, with a primary focus on helping individuals support and manage the negative impact of domestic abuse on child victims.

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Testimonials

We've gathered a collection of testimonials from parents, professionals children and young people who have used our services in our 'Talking Really Helps' programme.

What we do

" The impact of domestic abuse on children and young people is both immediate and lifelong and often leads to being a victim or abuser in future relationships. "

- Barnados
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