The Impact of our Domestic Abuse Recovery Support - Lewisham Children & Family Centre

We would like to share a short video with you that illustrates the impact that our domestic abuse recovery support – the Children Overcoming Domestic Abuse (CODA) Programme – has had on children throughout this challenging year.

Using the voices of the children, this powerful video encapsulates the child’s lived experience and what they have gained as a result of attending the CODA Programme. (Note: the children’s voices have been disguised to maintain their anonymity.)

CODA Voice of the child

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If you have been affected by this film or if you are experiencing domestic abuse, YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

Support is available:

Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247

If you are worried about a child and require more information and advice please call:

NSPCC helpline: 0808 800 5000

If you have a hearing impairment please be aware you can watch the film with subtitles and if you require information or support please access:

SIGNHEALTH – DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICE: Text or WhatsApp/FaceTime 07970 350366 / da@signhealth.org.uk

If you suffered abuse in childhood you might be finding things especially difficult,

support is available: 0808 801 0331 / support@napac.org.uk

“My child and I have really enjoyed coming to Little Explorers. It has helped my child to get used to see other babies and have interaction with them, which has been really important for him after the pandemic.”

“It's absolutely fab to be able to have access to all of the Domestic Abuse services in one place and to just click on a link to get to the website.”

“The Children Centre is our favourite place to come, we have been coming here since my child was 6 months old, he is now 4 years old and is still enjoying! Well done staff”

“I have just found the ‘taking care of ourselves’ section, which is massively important for us all, especially compassion fatigue.”

“The help and support that my family support worker gave me was above and beyond, she was always there to listen to me and make me feel like I was good enough and I was being heard.”

“The Outreach Team have such outgoing, friendly and fun personalities and made each Outdoor Learning session a great experience.”

“The Explorers session has helped my child a lot with his communication and his development. It’s really been impactful for him; we are really grateful to have this opportunity to attend the session and meet other parents as well.”

“The sessions help my daughter with speaking English, as well as helping her to listen and follow directions. I am very happy, my baby is very happy, and I feel relief when I come.”

“The Children Centre is very beneficial for my child, she has developed lots of skills e.g., sharing toys and naming colours. Also, the staff are very friendly and helpful.”

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