Unit 03 Understand the impact of domestic abuse

1. Understand the impact of domestic abuse on an individual

• 1.1 Describe how domestic abuse may affect an individual’s: • mental health • physical health
• 1.2 Describe the impact that domestic abuse can have on an individual’s: • day-to-day life • education • employment

2. Understand the impact of domestic abuse on children

• 2.1 Describe how domestic abuse may affect a child’s: • mental health • physical health
• 2.2 Explain how domestic abuse can have an impact on a child’s education and social development
• 2.3 Describe the potential long-term impact of domestic abuse on children
• 2.4 Describe how the attitudes and behaviour of others may impact on a child affected by domestic abuse in the: • short-term • long-term

3. Understand the impact of domestic abuse on family members

• 3.1 Describe how domestic abuse may impact family members of: • victims • perpetrators
• 3.2 Identify factors that may limit the level of intervention of family members

4. Understand transition in domestic abuse

• 4.1 Identify the transitions an individual may experience as a result of domestic abuse
• 4.2 Identify the transitions children may experience as a result of domestic abuse
• 4.3 Describe the impact of these transitions on: • individuals • children • other family members

5. Understand the economic and social cost of domestic abuse

• 5.1 Explain the economic cost of responding to domestic abuse in relation to: • service provision • criminal justice system
• 5.2 Identify the cost of the following in response to the consequences of domestic abuse: • healthcare services • victim services