Don’t Suffer in Silence
October 23rd 2006
We are looking at how the issue of domestic violence affects children and young people. If you would like to help with this research you can tell us what you think by completing this questionnaire. We don’t need to know your name or where you live. We hope that the information will help to provide better services and better support for any child or young person who is affected.
Thanks for your help.
If you need any help, or if you are worried about yours, or your mam’s safety or just need someone to talk to you can ring the Domestic Violence Helpline on: 0191 586 3055
Could you please take time to answer the following questions and e-mail the reply to offthestreet.org.uk by posting your comments by using the form at the end of the article.
What do you think?
1. Do you understand what domestic violence is? Please say what you think it is.
2. If one of your mates was having a problem at home do you know who they could talk to? Please say who you think they could talk to.
3. Where could you go for help? Please say where.
4. Can you trust anyone in your school to talk to them about bullying or problems at home? Yes/No
5. If you can’t go to anyone at school where else can you go? Please say where.
6. Is there anything in your area to support young people? Please say where/what is available.
7. If you could improve services where do you think would be the best place to go or the best person to talk to?
8. What is the best age group to talk to? Please say what age.
9. Do you think young people should get more information about domestic violence? Yes/No Who from?
10. If there was somewhere for young people to go, what should it be called?
We don’t need to know your name but please tell us how old you are.
Age…......
Thank you for your help.
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