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NEW: The Kinship Care Practice Guide translates the strongest evidence into actionable recommendations. Find out more.
This project has now been completed. The linked publication can be viewed here:
This protocol summarises plans for a rapid scoping review of the knowledge, understanding, and skills of the Early Help and Family Support workforces in relation to domestic abuse.
The Early Help and Family Support workforces have high levels of contact with families who are known to be at risk of experiencing domestic abuse. These workforces can play an important role in reducing the risk of statutory social care intervention, improving family relationships, signposting, and increasing the take-up of additional support services to meet families’ needs.
Case reviews highlight the need for professionals to have a deeper understanding of the dynamics and impact of domestic abuse on children, including post-separation contact. However, limited evidence exists regarding the knowledge and practice of Early Help/Family Support workers in general and specifically regarding families affected by domestic abuse.
To help build our understanding, we commissioned a consortium led by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) in partnership with King College London (KCL) to conduct a rapid scoping review. This research piece will aim to provide evidence about the knowledge, understanding, and skills of the Early Help and Family Support workforces in England in relation to domestic abuse.
For the purposes of this study, ‘Early Help and Family Support Practitioners’ refers to professionals who are case-holders or those who conduct assessments, provide support services to children and families, or deliver group work programmes.
