The overlapping ways in which children can experience emotional harm as a result of living with domestic abuse and what works to support them.
Gives advice on how to identify who is the perpetrator and who is the victim, and looks at how domestic violence perpetrator programmes work and when it's appropriate to refer.
How to spot whether a disabled woman may be experiencing domestic abuse, the questions to ask and the support that should be provided.
Gives advice on what to look out for if you suspect someone is using coercive and controlling behaviour and an insight into how perpetrators limit victims' space for action.
Draws together the key messages for social workers emerging from research, with a focus on best practice in assessing risk and intervening in cases involving domestic abuse.