A link to the policy can be found here: Cafcass publishes new Domestic Abuse Practice Policy | Cafcass . It was published in October 2024 and further revised in January 2025.
This policy sets out what Cafcass must do when working with children or adults who have, or may have, experienced domestic abuse.
The policy considers the impact of domestic abuse and harmful parenting on a child and the child’s primary and protective carers. The protection of children from harm or further harm is the purpose of this policy.
The policy contains 42 points that Cafcass must consider in their assessments. They are all very important, but the following are the main points your family may wish to be aware of:
Cafcass constantly reviews their policies. Cafcass have said they will next review this policy again in July 2025.