Intellectually affected children
Some carers who are the victims of domestic abuse are able to provide good parenting; however this can be very difficult. Children need daily routines to assist them in dealing with day to day tasks such as attending school. In domestic abuse situations most routines are disrupted and children often become disturbed during the night making it difficult to sleep and concentrate during the day.
Here is a list of reported forms of harm that children have suffered, or are likely to suffer in an environment where domestic abuse takes place:
- Difficulties at school
- Non school attendance
- Not achieving potential at school
- Poor opportunities for future employment