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8th August 2023
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Understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on the youngest children in the care system
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To further our understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on the youngest children in the care system, we are requesting information on the following:
1. Could you please provide the number of infants aged 0-2 who entered care in the local authority in 2021, 2022, and 2023?
2. How many infants (0-2 years AND unborn babies) were referred to children’s services with domestic abuse identified as:
a) the primary factor, or
b) a contributing factor
in 2021, 2022, and 2023?
3. How many infants (0-2 years) entered care due to domestic abuse being:
a) the primary factor, or
b) a contributing factor
in 2021, 2022, and 2023?
For the purposes of this request, we would be grateful if the data could encompass cases where domestic abuse was a fundamental risk factor leading to the referral.
