Domestic Abuse Act 2021
Newham Council is examining the lasting harm domestic abuse causes children, as the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 recognises them as victims.
Newham Council’s Education, Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee is considering the impact of domestic abuse on children and young people in November 2026. A report to councillors warned that domestic abuse can cause lasting harm to children’s mental health, confidence, self-esteem, education and future relationships, with effects lingering long after incidents occur.
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 is legislation that recognises children as victims of domestic abuse in their own right. This underscores the need for interventions that address the specific needs of children affected by domestic abuse.
Key facts
- A report to Newham councillors in November 2026 warned that domestic abuse can cause lasting harm to children’s mental health, confidence, self-esteem, education and future relationships. Source
- Newham Council’s Education, Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee is considering the impact of domestic abuse on children and young people in November 2026. Source
- The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 recognises children as victims of domestic abuse in their own right. Source
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