DVCN - Domestic Violence Co-ordinators Network

Keep up-to-date with the latest news and information here.

15th March 2013

Trauma services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence

Over 60% of domestic violence survivors experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); many will benefit from specialist psychological support to process and recover from the trauma. South West London and St George's NHS Trust's Traumatic Stress Service offers support to people experiencing PTSD. More information about the different types of mental health services available to both adults and children within the NHS can be found here.

3rd April 2013

Research into Young People's understandings of consent

CWASU are conducting a research into young people's thoughts on giving and asking for sexual consent

3rd April 2013

NSPCC warning over teachers' lack of training on FGM

Lack of training on the warning signs identified as barrier to alerting authorities.

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