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Leapfrog
A healing programme for children who have experienced domestic violence.
What is it?
Leapfrog is a 14 week programme for mums and their children aged 5-11 who have
witnessed or experienced domestic violence and are no longer in that
environment.
They are supported separately within their own groups
In a fun and friendly atmosphere, Leapfrog encourages children to:
• Share worries
• Talk about their feelings
• Raise their self-worth
• Cope with change in the family
• To know how to keep safe
Children use circle time, innovative resources, creative play,
therapeutic games and craft for self-expression.
Leapfrog can help mums to:
• Be aware of their child’s feelings
• Share strategies for coping with difficult behaviour
• Rebuild mother-child relationships affected by domestic violence
• Feel less isolated
• Increase their self-esteem.
Regular attendance and active participation is crucial for both mums and
children if maximum benefit is to be gained from the Programme.
No-one is judged.
The Zero Centre adheres to strict codes of Child Protection, anti-oppressive
practices and confidentiality. Children’s rights are protected and whilst
mothers may be given general information, this is always negotiated with the
child first. A Family Support Worker is available during each week for
additional support for both mums and children.
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