TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2023//
TI  - Service evaluation of an independent domestic violence advocate post in a children's hospital
JO  - Nursing children and young people
A1  - Donagh, Ben
A1  - Taylor, Julie
A1  - Bradbury-Jones, Caroline
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - Domestic violence and abuse (DVA) has detrimental effects on the health and well-being of children and young people exposed to it, whether they witness or experience it. The introduction of independent domestic violence advocates in UK hospitals has enhanced the safety of victims of DVA. In 2020-2021 an independent domestic violence advocate post was piloted at a children's hospital for one year, the advocate's role being to train hospital staff and support women who had experienced DVA. A service evaluation showed that the training and support provided by the independent domestic violence advocate had benefits for women, children and staff. It also confirmed that the commissioning of services for children exposed to DVA is often underfunded and overshadowed by the provision of support to adults.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2046-2336
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.7748/ncyp.2023.e1490
ID  - ref1
ER  -