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A Case After Operation Encompass
In a case where Operation Encompass was
operating (Shown on live BBC television) a
mother suffering domestic abuse stated that
her 5 year old son had begun to imitate her
partner’s violent behaviour, the child began
spitting, swearing and hitting her.
Once the child’s school became aware of the
domestic abuse incidents through Operation
Encompass immediate support was given
and the child’s behaviour changed. This
change was credited directly to Operation
Encompass by the mother.
What do we want from the
government?
That children and young people exposed to
Domestic Abuse are recognised as victims in
their own right.
That the principles of Operation Encompass
i.e. the timely sharing of information with
schools prior to the start of the next school
day when a child has been exposed to
Domestic Abuse, becomes a statutory
requirement for all police forces.
That all police forces have a statutory
requirement to record the numbers of
children exposed to Domestic Abuse.
That the police are given powers to protect
the victims of Domestic Abuse as Domestic
Abuse is currently not an offence in itself and
any officer’s powers are limited to trying to
find some other offence for example; assault,
criminal damage or public order.
That all schools undertake mandatory
training to develop knowledge and
understanding of the impact of Domestic
Abuse of children and young people and how
best to support these children.
Photo:Sergeant David Carney-Haworth
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