This is an online event via MS Teams which will explore children as victims in their own right in accordance with The Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
Suzannah Armstrong from the Office of the Police Crime Commissioner Norfolk will open the event with a video – ‘Zuzannah Story’ – a powerful account from Zuzannah about her experience as a child of domestic abuse.
We have speakers from;
The Change Project – Zara Travers is the Training and Development Manager – With a background in Criminology and Psychology, extensive frontline experience, and lived experience as a child affected by domestic abuse, Zara is committed to elevating the understanding of children as victims, not witnesses, in their own right. Her work centres on ‘unmuting’ the child’s voice within safeguarding and intervention, ensuring professionals recognise the distinct harms, needs, and perspectives of children living with domestic abuse. In her upcoming talk, she highlights why truly hearing, validating, and acting upon the child’s voice is essential to effective protection and long‑term recovery.
The CADS Team at Norfolk County Council represented by Lisa Smith -CADS Education Representative, who is responsible for the daily delivery of Operation Encompass to school-age children within Norfolk. Lisa will be speaking about Operation Encompass and the importance of alerting schools and colleges early in the day. Alongside Lisa, three Key Adults/Designated Safeguarding Leads from unique school settings will share how they listen and advocate their feelings and wishes. All three are Domestic Champions from primary, secondary, and special schools, offering insight into how divergent this work can be.
Claire Throssell MBE – Survivor Claire Throssell’s two sons, Jack, 12, and Paul, 9, were both killed by their father, despite her warnings that he was a danger to them. She has since campaigned tirelessly to stop unsafe child contact with dangerous perpetrators of domestic abuse. Due to her commitment and resolve, family courts are safer – it’s now mandatory for the courts to determine whether children will be at risk of harm from a contact order, and perpetrators are no longer able to cross examine their victims in court.
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