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My Partner Abused My Child

05/08/2013

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, My Partner Abused My Child

Victoria Derbyshire talks to two mothers about the trauma and impact of child abuse.

If your partner abuses your child, how do you cope? Victoria Derbyshire talks to two mothers about their own traumatic experiences and the impact on their lives.

My partner sexually abused my child. Two mothers tell how their lives were torn apart when they discovered their child had been sexually abused by their partner. Victoria Derbyshire finds out how they coped with the trauma of the disclosure and the lasting impact on their lives.

Whilst the 'telling' can be a huge relief for the child, for the mum it is the beginning of a long challenging road dealing with social workers, the police and often the court system. So how helpful are these professionals at a time of great emotional vulnerability for the mother and child? What can be done to support them through the difficult process of collecting reliable evidence and what could practitioners and policy makers do to improve the whole system?

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