A children’s charity is calling for an estimated 1,050 children living with domestic abuse to be recognised as victims under law.
The charity, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) has released new figures which estimate that there are up to 36,213 children living with domestic violence in the North West.
They are now urging the government to publish its Domestic Violence and Abuse White Paper without delay.
Legal recognition as victims of domestic abuse would give children greater explicit protection through domestic abuse protection orders; would help professionals take action to protect children at risk; and would help authorities ensure there are specific services to help young people overcome the trauma of exposure to domestic abuse.
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