Domestic Violence – supporting our young people

Dear Parent/Carer

JAMES is part of a project that runs jointly between schools and West Yorkshire Police. The project has been established to support children who are resident in households where there are incidents of domestic abuse. We know that children can be significantly physically or emotionally hurt by being either present in the home or directly witnessing an incident of domestic abuse.

The domestic abuse school notification project has been designed to provide confidential notification to schools on any incidents of domestic abuse which occur within a child’s household that might have an impact on a child whilst they are in school.

The project will ensure that a member of the school staff is trained to allow them to use the information that has been shared, in confidence, and ensure that the school is able to make provision for possible difficulties experienced by children, or their families, who have been involved in or witnessed a domestic abuse incident.  Information is received by the Principal and only shared with those with whom it is necessary to support the young person.

We are keen to offer the best support possible to our pupils and we believe it is extremely beneficial for all those involved.  This only applies to students at JAMES independent school, not on other projects.

If you would like further support or information about domestic abuse please go to www.westyorkshire.police.uk/domesticviolence