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by | November 16, 2014 · 9:15 pm

“Because there are teenagers who abuse their parents.”

I was sent a link to this clip of a Spanish TV programme a few weeks ago. I have been trying to get a translation and still hoping that someone can help with this.

With the figure of 5,000 complaints of violence from children to parents received by prosecutors in 2012, Para Todos La 2 presenter, Marta Caceres, introduces a discussion with Jordi Royo of Amalgama 7 and Javier Urra of Centro Recurra and Director of the Pursue Ginso programme (both Clinical Psychologists) about the issue of child to parent violence. Continue reading →

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by | November 11, 2014 · 5:49 pm

The Fast TRaC programme as a response to parent abuse

I was interested to meet Emily Alison at the recent CAADA conference where she was delivering a seminar on the new Fast TRaC programme she has developed for Trafford YOS, working with young people using violence to parents.

Emily has significant experience both in Britain and in USA in the probation services and in developing work around domestic abuse and violent offending. Her original Healthy Relationships Programme came about to fill a gap in preventative work for young people who had witnessed DA, following a realisation that teens were taking on the abusive behaviour once the perpetrator had left the household. Designed to build resilience and coping mechanisms, and to offer alternative models of thinking and behaviour, there is also the recognition that young people can not always wait until the experience of domestic violence is removed from their lives before receiving support; and that early intervention can help prevent patterns of violence transmitting to the next generation. The Healthy Relationships package has now been running for over 10 years, and the programmes are used by over 40 agencies in the north west of England, particularly within the education sector. Continue reading →

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by | November 9, 2014 · 9:19 pm

Educating the educators – School Governors

I’m very pleased to reblog this first post from a new site by Gareth Marr, about support for adopted children within school. Gareth highlights the early trauma adopted children may have experienced and the impact this has on their behaviour.

garethmarr7's avatarGareth Marr

Welcome to my first blog. I’ve lots to learn on how it all works, (don’t like this font) but thought it best to get some words out and see how it goes. Tips, criticism and hints all will be welcome by this novice.

I’ve plenty to say, especially on the subject of caring for adopted children in schools so expect regular blogs.

Next Wednesday evening I am presenting at a training session on safeguarding for school governors in Windsor and Maidenhead. School governing bodies have had a real shake up under this current government and been heavily criticised for poor performance in many areas. They should set the standards for the school leadership teams to follow but can be often anonymous and ineffective in their role. Did you know that a school governing body should have a governor responsible for safeguarding children? Do you know who yours is? What do…

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by | November 3, 2014 · 1:32 pm

Wakefield CPV forum presentations now available

Last week’s child to parent abuse practitioners’ forum in Wakefield received very positive reviews from those who were able to attend. The event was an opportunity for practitioners to share good practice in the development and delivery of child-to-parent abuse services. It was also an opportunity to hear from academics and specialists about the latest developments in the field. For those who weren’t able to be there, the presentations are available online till the end of the month.

The tremendous increase in events such as this over the last year demonstrates the growing awareness of the issue, the range of responses around the country, and the determination to continue learning from each other. It is a great testament to the commitment and energy of all those involved.

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by | October 22, 2014 · 12:12 pm

A mother tells her story from prison

I have posted clips from Dr Phil before. Some may find them controversial or sensationalist but they certainly show parts of life we might otherwise not know about.

This “exclusive interview with the mother who attempted to kill herself and her autistic daughter”, originally aired September 15th 2014, tells the story of a woman who believed she had a “pretty normal reaction to a really horrifically abnormal situation”. It is hard to disagree that her situation was a terrible one: a daughter who might hit her 50 – 100 times a day, knocked her unconscious at least twice and hospitalised her; requests and plans for help that were turned down or unsuccessful. Dr Phil establishes here the difference between understanding and endorsing. Nevertheless, it remains a deeply troubling clip to watch and one that some will find too disturbing. Continue reading →

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by | October 13, 2014 · 2:46 pm

What’s love got to do with it? The CAADA ypp conference

Sometimes it’s frustrating when you don’t get into the workshop you wanted; but it can open your eyes to new learning, new colleagues and so many cross-over ideas.

In the past we simply “held” too many people. Now we have the evidence to design new practice to really “help”.

– some responses from individuals at the recent CAADA conference.

The Park Inn in Manchester was the venue last week for the 2nd CAADA Young People’s Programme conference, “What’s love got to do with it: Challenging the use of abuse and violence in young people’s relationships”. Delegates from varied agencies and from around the country were treated to inspiring and challenging speakers, and a range of seminars examining responses to young people’s use of violence in communities, intimate relationships, families and online. Continue reading →

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by | October 7, 2014 · 7:58 am

Understanding parent abuse within a child protection framework

We hear a lot about the cross-over between domestic abuse and child to parent violence (CPV), but significantly less about how CPV is to be understood within a child abuse and protection framework. This is an area of work dear to my own heart, and one that has also been the focus of some research in the Netherlands. Recently Dutch researcher, Dr Remy Vink, was tweeting about a conference she had attended, and she kindly agreed to be interviewed about it for the blog.

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by | October 6, 2014 · 2:23 pm

A letter from the RCPV steering group

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

We would like to invite you to attend the Brighton & Hove Responding to Child to Parent Violence RCPV Conference.

Child to Parent Violence: European Perspectives

Wednesday 28th & Thursday 29th January 2015

University of Brighton, England

It would be fantastic if you could join us in sharing the learning and experiences of how we have been working with Child to Parent Violence in England, Bulgaria, Ireland, Spain and Sweden. Brighton & Hove City Council with the University of Brighton, Rise & AudioActive have worked together in this European funded initiative.  The conference will give you the chance to explore the subject in relevant and interactive ways, hearing from and talking with experts from across England and Europe. Please download the registration form here.

The deadline for submitting an abstract for the Conference is 27 October 2014. Go to the project website to download the flyers for the conference and abstract call, to find more information, or to register for the conference.

We look forward to seeing you at the conference.

With kind regards,

Michelle Pooley

On behalf of the RCPV Steering Group

 

 

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by | October 2, 2014 · 4:23 pm

Adolescent Violence in the Home: Believe the Impossible!

In July I posted details of a newly published book about adolescence violence in the home from Gregg Routt and Lily Anderson. Rather belatedly, I am really pleased now to offer a review for those who have not yet had time to read their own copy.

When considering the abuse that human beings heap on one another, it can sometimes seem that we are being required to believe “as many as six impossible things before breakfast”*; and, for many people, the notion of children abusing their parents falls neatly into this category. One of the things that make the excellent new book by Routt and Anderson so accessible is the frequent use of case studies to illustrate a point, whether to further understanding of an aspect of abuse, or to demonstrate the detail of the programme they have developed. By including this level of illustration they make an important contribution to believing the impossible: Yes, this happens, and this is what it looks like, but change is possible. Continue reading →

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by | September 25, 2014 · 5:05 pm

Keeping it in the news

Please note that the details of the Hull story have been amended since this was first posted.

In my last post I ruminated on the importance of keeping the momentum going, so that the issue of parent abuse does not get forgotten or move out of the public consciousness. The last weeks have certainly seen a number of news articles, training events and publications that have contributed to maintaining a good level of awareness. Continue reading →

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