Children and Young People Domestic Abuse Project (DAP)

They work with children and young people who have or are being impacted by domestic abuse, including supporting those young people who may be experiencing potential harm within their own relationships. This support needs to be the right intervention at the right time, if there remains ongoing crisis within the home or the home environment is unsafe, safety planning support needs to be completed as a matter of urgency and the DAP Practitioners can offer guidance around this.

An assessment needs to have been completed within 6 months of the referral to DAP or an updated assessment following a significant incident. This is to ensure they have a holistic view of the family’s needs, and they are the right service to provide support at the right time. 

DAP first meet with the non-abusive parent and offer practical and emotional support where needed to ensure home is as safe and stable as possible prior to the commencement of 1.1 work with the children. This may involve the completion of the DASH, referrals to NHS Talking Therapies, SafeNet, or support from an appropriate practitioner to equip and empower the parent to move forward.

They provide 1.1 trauma informed support to children and young people on a weekly basis incorporating safety planning (increasing safety and reducing risk), exploring trusted adults, emotional literacy activities, however this is needs lead and is bespoke to the child/young person they are supporting. DAP also advocate on behalf of children in meetings ensuring the voice of the child is heard and work closely with their multiagency partners. The family may need some help with repairing relationships within the home so family sessions can take place between the non-abusive parent and child/ren.

DAP do have a referral form to enable services to refer directly to the team and a pathway for reference. Please note all referrals for DAP input need to be referred using the correct form to: familyconflict@bury.gov.uk or social workers can bring their families for further discussion at the Family Resource Panel. 

Following receipt of your referral, screening takes place to ensure they are the best form of support at the right time. If the referral is not accepted for any reason a consultation with you will take place and if suitable, resources can be provided, or they will signpost to the most appropriate service.

Please feel free to call for a consultation or to obtain further details. DAP are more than happy to offer guidance and share resources with professionals and parents.