Amid rising demand and financial challenges, domestic abuse services in England and Wales face severe funding shortfalls, leading to a significant number of children being turned away from necessary support. According to the Domestic Abuse Commissioner's report, over 25% of surveyed services are unable to assist children, with many more placing them on waiting lists. The long-term cuts in funding have exacerbated the crisis, putting vulnerable children in precarious situations without access to essential help.
Over a quarter of domestic abuse services are having to turn children in need of support away, amid warnings that severe funding shortages are putting victims at risk.
The family violence watchdog has warned that child victims of domestic abuse are being left with nowhere to turn as vital services struggle to stay afloat.
A new report from the domestic abuse commissioner has found 27 per cent of domestic abuse services surveyed in England and Wales are having to turn children away due to rising demand and a lack of funding.
56 per cent of services had experienced cuts to funding over the past five years, emphasizing the urgent need for more resources to support vulnerable children.
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