Domestic abuse can devastate lives for generations. We work with the whole family, starting in pregnancy, and addressing the pain and trauma at the root of the problems. Your support can make a real difference to families now and for generations to come.
Our innovative programme of therapeutic support is an evidence based response to domestic abuse, trauma and what babies need from conception to age two (1001 days). For Baby’s Sake empowers expectant parents to make changes that last, for themselves and their baby.
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.
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
For Babyâs Sake wins prestigious award
The Centre for Justice Innovation has awarded the Nick Crichton Award for Family Justice for 2021 to For Babyâs Sake, the programme created by The For Babyâs Sake Trust to break cycles of domestic abuse and give babies the best start in life.
âIt feels like I can live a normal life now, that I can be a father and a partner and I'm not doomed to wreck everything that's good in my life.â
âWe had support with our relationship, support working through our own emotional issues away from the relationship, and support with understanding what our baby was going through.â
"It made me feel proud of myself, and how well [my baby] is doing, and his milestones are building just by me interacting with him, and keeping him safe, and talking to him"
âI remember sitting down with my dad, having a conversation about the difficult start he had in life and then the difficult start I had in life and comparatively what a nice entry into the world [my babyâs] had.â
eXPANDING OUR PROGRAMME
For Babyâs Sake CONNECT
Launched in Spring 2021, For Babyâs Sake CONNECT works with families using video and audio calls, as an innovative way to extend delivery of our programme to places without a dedicated local area team.