6th December: Adolescent to parent violence
Adolescent to parent violence (sometimes child to parent violence or shortened to APV or CPV) can be difficult to spot, and difficult to respond to – but it is even harder to experience.
It has no legal definition and yet we are hearing more and more cases of families experiencing a child or adolescent using a pattern of abuse against parents or siblings.
In Barking and Dagenham, we are piloting a piece of work with Cranstoun called Level Up for 10-18-year olds who are using abusive behaviours. The project will provide a programme of work to help them understand what a healthy relationship looks like and teaches them alternative, healthy behaviours. Contact Gemma to find out more: ghigson@cranstoun.org.uk 07912 254 317
Support Links:
Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
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