A Lifeline for Children Affected by Domestic Abuse in Peterborough
In a world where the effects of domestic abuse ripple far beyond the home, the Healing Together programme — delivered by Peterborough Women’s Aid through the E-Scape Project — has emerged as a beacon of hope for children and young people navigating the aftermath of trauma. This latest Impact Report discuss how Healing Together helped restore trust and hope for children and young people.
Salutem's Children's Homes
Independent Evaluation from the Manchester Metropolitan University: Healing Together within Children's Homes.
The evaluation conducted by Manchester Metropolitan University, highlights the transformative impact of the Healing Together programmes in Salutem’s children’s homes. This comprehensive report underscores the programme’s success in fostering a journey of healing among children in care. Discover the key findings and insights that can inform and enhance your work in supporting children affected by complex trauma and mental ill-health.
Children & Youth Services Review
The Impact of the Healing Together Programme for Children and Young People Affected by Domestic Abuse.
This ground breaking study, conducted by Cuneen, Patel, and Fox (2025), delves into the profound impact of the Healing Together programme on children aged 5 to 16 years who have been affected by domestic abuse. The findings are not only promising but also highlight the critical importance of early intervention in mitigating the long-term effects of trauma.
Manchester City Council
Manchester City Council and the Public Health Team have taken a transformative step to better support children and families facing complex challenges.
They have commissioned seven Early Help practitioners as Healing Together facilitators, reflecting a proactive commitment to frontline practitioners. This initiative equips them with evidence-based training, valuable resources, and ongoing support to address the deep-rooted effects of trauma. By investing in their workforce, the Early Help teams are strengthening their impact and ensuring families receive the best possible care.
Supporting children & young people affected by domestic abuse
Trauma informed approach & practice to supporting children & young people affected by domestic abuse
These papers bring together the work that Innovating Minds has carried out since 2016 with supporting children and young people affected by domestic abuse.
- Sample size 654
- Statistically significant impact
- Qualitative & quantitative analysis
- This evidence based model is cost effective, scalable and sustainable
Child Abuse & Neglect Article
How do young people who have experienced parental intimate partner abuse make sense of romantic relationships? A qualitative analysis
The aim of the present study was to explore how young people who have experienced parental IPA understand and make sense of romantic relationships.
It was hoped that this would provide novel insights in order to inform existing support services and intervention programmes that aim to reduce the intergenerational cycle and transmission of IPA.
Domestic Abuse Trauma Informed Training
A trauma sensitive practitioner led approach to support children and young people affected by domestic abuse
This paper highlights the evidence base of the domestic abuse trauma informed training.
- Sample size 698
- Increase in confidence in supporting children affected by domestic abuse
- Increase in knowledge and understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on children
- Increase in confidence of working with children using a trauma informed approach
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