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You and your children

Children's experience of domestic violence

I'm worried my daughter will grow up to experience domestic violence

Many mothers also fear that their daughters will grow up to experience domestic violence. Your daughters also need to be reassured that most men are not violent and that this is not "normal" or acceptable behaviour in relationships. They are no more (or less) likely to experience domestic violence than girls who have not experienced it in childhood.

Girls with low self esteem, however, may be more vulnerable to being targeted by abusers and you may wish to look into the possibility of getting some support (e.g. counselling) for your child/ren if they are suffering from low self esteem as a consequence of their experiences.

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Email: 3000direct@lbbd.gov.uk

Barking and Dagenham Domestic Violence Forum