Hear from Professor Sarah Wendt on the importance of understanding the effects of FDV on children

“As soon as you centre the child…you can start to imagine, or be curious about how the child sees the world.”

In this video Professor Sarah Wendt discusses how family and domestic violence impacts on a child’s development, social wellbeing and mental health. She talks about why it’s important for generalist practitioners to understand the effects on children including the prevalence of FDV in Australia. She also discusses what child-focused practice looks like in the context of FDV.