Child younger than 5
Contact issues or Domestic Violence during
child contact
Recent separation and infant younger than 18
months
However, this is not an exhaustive list.
The child's survival strategies to the violence
may include:
Mental blocking and disconnecting
emotionally
Making it better through imagination
Physical avoidance
Looking for love and acceptance
Taking charge through care taking
Reaching out for help
Trying to predict, explain, prevent or control
the behaviour of an abuser
Resilience
However, these strategies may not protect the
child. Assessment of the dynamics and risks in
the home is required alongside assessment of