Are you afraid or upset about what's happening at home?

If you are visiting these pages it is possible that you are not happy with what is going on at home between your parents or carers or maybe you just want more information on domestic violence and abuse.  On these pages are links to sites that will be able to give you lots of information about what is going on.  

Things to remember are:

You are not to blame for what is happening at home

Keep safe - don't try to stop violence if it is happening

Know how to ring the police/ an ambulance or family member if you are really scared or frightened

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If you are being abused or think you may be being abused, have a look at the web sites below. They have a lot of info which will help you choose the best thing to do and will also help you find someone to talk to.

Not Your Fault - this web site is written especially for children and has a large amount of useful help for you to look at.

The Hideout - a huge amount of hellp for you or a friend you are worried about.

Bursting the Bubble - help about what domestic abuse is and how to tell someone you need some help.

Childline - A helpline for children who are worried about anyting or just need someone to talk to.

NSPCC Kids Zone - helpline number and info on what help is available for you.

Powys Children's Forum - a huge information resource for children in Powys

Here are some examples of how children can be affected by domestic violence:

• Children can themselves be physically abused
• Witnessing the violence can be damaging
• Children often try to intervene to protect the adult victim, which puts them in a dangerous situation
• Children can copy the violent behaviour they witness, both as children and as adults
• They can develop stress-related illnesses
• They can lose confidence, be afraid and angry, and blame themselves for what is happening

For our full resources on how Domestic Abuse can affect children click on these links ...