Breaking the cycle of domestic abuse and giving babies the best start
Driving system change
We inspire progress in policy and practice by sharing our pioneering learning and resources.Â
We promote intergenerational intervention during the precious time when babiesâ brains are developing and parents are motivated to break cycles of domestic abuse and related adversities.
1 in 5
Around 1 in 5 children in the UK experience domestic abuse, often when still in the womb.
1001 days
Exposure to domestic abuse in the first 1001 days of life affects a childâs IQ, emotional & physical development.
The risk
Children exposed to domestic abuse are more likely to experience abuse or be abusive as adults.
FEatured news
A chance to break the cycle: a message from the CEO
We have commissioned new research with parents. The results really bring home why it is so important that we give new parents the support they need to break the cycle of domestic abuse, and give their babies a better start in life.
eXPANDING OUR PROGRAMME
For Babyâs Sake CONNECT
From Spring 2021, For Babyâs Sake CONNECT will work with families, initially in a limited number of pioneer sites, as an innovative way to extend delivery of our programme to places without a dedicated local area team.
For more information, see Where we Work
