Category: Inter-Familial Abuse
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Child to Parent Violence and Abuse
Overview Child to parent violence is defined as a harmful act carried out by a child with the intention to cause physical, psychological, or financial pain or to exert power and control over a parent. In other words, a child or adolescent’s behaviour should be considered violent and abusive if family members feel controlled, intimidated…
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Whole Family Approach to Domestic Violence and Abuse
Overview To tackle the devastation caused by domestic violence within families, and its affect on children in particular, RISE has developed the Whole Family Approach, designed to change lives and prevent repeat inter-generational patterns of abuse. By focusing on the relationships between all family members placing the couple at the centre, the model aims to…