Why is domestic abuse a safeguarding and child protection issue?

An NSPCC Learning expert insights series on domestic abuse.
Domestic abuse is any type of controlling, coercive, threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between people who are, or who have been in a relationship, regardless of gender or sexuality. Exposure to domestic abuse has a direct impact on children and can affect their physical health and mental wellbeing.
In this video, experts from the NSPCC explain why domestic abuse is a safeguarding and child protection issue.
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