Spiralling toolkit (domestic violence & abuse prevention tool kit for use with children & young people)

About Spiralling

About Spiralling

'Spiralling' is an education toolkit and film for use as a resource to help prevent domestic abuse in the next generation, by carrying out activities with and for children and young people of all ages.

It includes a short film about a young couple’s abusive relationship, and an extensive toolkit of resources and activities to do with young people.

Why do domestic abuse prevention work with children and young people?

• Because attitudes are made early in life;
• Because many young people still think that abusing a partner is acceptable in certain circumstances;
• Because many victims of domestic abuse say that they would have left earlier if they had known more about recognising an abusive relationship and where to get help;
• Because the skills and attitudes taught to abusers on intervention programme to stop them from abusing and controlling their partners can be taught earlier, to prevent the abuse from happening in the first place;
• Because many young people are already experiencing some form of abuse in their own relationships and they tell us they want help with this;
• Because it helps schools to fulfil their requirement to educate for safer healthier relationships.

 
Who is the tool kit for?

• Youth workers
• Refuge workers
• Youth offending teams
• Education welfare officers
• Behavioural education support teams
• Anyone else working with children or young people
• Teachers, teaching assistants, support staff and others in school
• Anyone who wants to help prevent domestic abuse – the film and activities can be used for activities with adults as well

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Education toolkit

The toolkit contains information, activities and resources for teachers, including a short film. This can be downloaded for free - click on the related document at the bottom of the page.

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