Helping Children Learn About Domestic Abuse And Coercive Control Av Catherine Lawler, Abigail Sterne, Nicky Armstrong

<P>This book is designed to support professionals with the sensitive and effective use of the storybook, <EM>Floss and the Boss</EM>, created to help young children understand about domestic abuse and coercive control.</P><P>By defining domestic abuse and coercive control and exploring the effects upon children and their education, this guidebook puts the professional in a position to have important conversations with children about what to do if something at home does not feel right. When used with the storybook, it provides a vehicle for talking to children about staying safe and their emotional wellbeing. </P><P>Key features of this book include:</P><UL><P><LI>Page-by-page notes, with discussion topics and points for conversation around the <I>Floss and the Boss </I>story</LI><P></P><P><LI>Activities for supporting children, safety planning strategies and guidance for taking on a key adult role</LI><P></P><P><LI>A comprehensive list of helplines and organisations in place to support