![]() | Hearing Young People Talk about Witnessing Domestic Violence : Exploring Feelings, Coping Strategies and Pathways to Recovery At least 750,000 children a year worldwide witness domestic violence. These children grow up with an increased risk of developing symptoms associated with trauma and behavioural and mental health problems. Susan Collis is a qualified teacher who has worked with young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties in schools for 10 years. She is also a trained art therapist and has worked in the past as a Children's Outreach worker for Women's Aid. Working now as a Family Support Worker, she has also played a key role in creating The Bridge's Support Project, a multi-agency group that gives specialist support to young people who have experienced domestic abuse. She lives in Hampshire, United Kingdom. |
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