What support do children and victims of domestic abuse living in temporary accommodation and domestic abuse safe accommodation need and to what extent is this being delivered?
Background
One of MHCLG’s top priorities is to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping. The evidence base in this policy area is good but there’s more to do.
Next steps
Get in touch with ari-contact@communities.gov.uk
Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Topics
Related UKRI funded projects
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Developing the evidence base for innovation in social care for children and families affected by domestic abuse
WHY DO WE NEED THIS STUDY? Children and young people who live with domestic abuse (DA) are at risk of a range of negative mental health, educational and social outcomes. Despite increasing recognition in recent years of ...
Funded by: ESRC
Why might this be relevant?
Addresses the need for evidence on supporting children affected by domestic abuse.
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Step Up - Building the Evidence Base for Early Intervention Responses for Children Living With Domestic Abuse
This project aims to improve child protection responses for children and young people living with domestic violence by providing effective early help. It is based on a partnership between researchers at the University of...
Funded by: ESRC
Why might this be relevant?
Focuses on building evidence for early intervention responses for children living with domestic abuse.
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An investigation into the experiences of domestic abuse helpline staff and service users during COVID-19 lockdown
Mobility restrictions enforced by the UK Government in since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020 have resulted in those vulnerable to domestic abuse being confined in isolation with their abusers, depriv...
Funded by: COVID
Why might this be relevant?
The project directly addresses the support needs of children and victims of domestic abuse living in temporary and safe accommodation during COVID-19 lockdown.