Torbay Safeguarding Children Partnership

There is guidance available for professionals and volunteers to help them manage the impact of harmful adult behaviours on children and young people.

Domestic abuse

For help and advice in dealing with domestic abuse, visit:

• Torbay Domestic Abuse Service (TDAS)
• Are You Ok?  Information for professionals on services, training, MARAC and making referrals in Torbay.

CRUSH is a structured group programme of support and empowerment for young people aged 15 to 17 years who have witnessed, experienced or are at risk of domestic abuse. For more details on the CRUSH Project including referrals, visit:

• The CRUSH Project

Mental health

The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) has published a guide for frontline and managerial staff in mental health and children's services.

• Think child, think parent, think family: a guide to parental mental health and child welfare