Kids in Mind

Every year over 15,000 children flee domestic abuse to seek sanctuary in a women’s refuge. Most arriving only the clothes on their back; these children have either witnessed or experienced physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. According to the Birmingham Crisis Centre, over 50% of the children have suffered sexual abuse – 70% at the hands of their father! These are traumatised children who urgently need ‘crisis recovery’ support which is the essential first stage on t...