Parenting a Child Affected by Domestic Violence

Prospective adopters and carers are often faced with the prospect of having to decide whether they can care for a child with a health need or condition they know little about and have no direct experience of. It can be difficult to know where to turn for reliable information. What lies behind the diagnoses and "labels" that many looked after children bring with them? And what will it be like to live with them? How will they benefit from family life?

Parenting a Child Affected by Domestic Violence explains the effects of domestic violence on children at various developmental ages and stages, describing how these may manifest in behaviour, educational attainment, emotional development and relationships. It considers the challenges that adoptive and foster families face and what they can do to help children recover.