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We provide parents with trauma-informed, therapeutic support to #BreakTheCycle of domestic abuse and give their baby the best start in life 💜 www.forbabyssake.org.uk

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The For Baby's Sake Trust @forbabyssake.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Around 20,000 disclosures of domestic abuse are estimated to be made to maternity services in England every year. This new data highlights the vital role maternity professionals play in identifying abuse. Thank you to The Guardian for covering these our insights. bit.ly/478uYhg #BreakTheCycle
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Thousands of pregnant women in England are reporting domestic abuse. Midwives are struggling to cope
Exclusive: Analysis ‘lays bare’ something midwives already know from their day-to-day work, says professional association’s leader
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The For Baby's Sake Trust @forbabyssake.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We’ve joined 50+ organisations calling on the Prime Minister to act on disabled children’s social care. The recommendations are on the table. We’ve signed the open letter. Will you back the call too? 👇 support.disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk/en-gb/DCP_op... #DisabledChildrenCantWait
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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Yesterday 50+ organisations called on the Government to fix a social care system failing disabled children & families. Last night, that call reached a national audience on Channel 4 News channel4.com/news/its-a-p... Add your voice support.disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk/en-gb/DCP_op...
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Early Childhood Matters @ecm-vanleer.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
🌱 Parents who practise self-compassion show their children that being imperfect is okay. 📖 Psychologist Kristin Neff shares 3 practical ways for caregivers to cultivate self-compassion in #ECM2025: earlychildhoodmatters.online/2025/the-mor...
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“The more we give ourselves, the more we have to give others” - Early Childhood Matters
Kristin Neff shares how parents already have the skills they need to intentionally and effectively be kinder to themselves.
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Early Childhood Matters @ecm-vanleer.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Trauma doesn’t just affect individuals. It shapes families. Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) helps parents heal from their past and transform fear and anger into compassion for their children. Discover how CPP nurtures families in #ECM2025: earlychildhoodmatters.online/2025/protect...
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Protecting children begins with healing parents - Early Childhood Matters
As the parent of a newborn baby or young child, you are not alone in the nursery: there are ghosts and angels with you. These are memories from growing up that may at times fill you with dread and at ...
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Foundations – What Works Centre for Children & Families @foundationsww.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
This week, we are publishing a new Practice Guide on #reunification – the process through which a child or young person who has been in care is reunited with their parents. Watch this video to find out how Practice Guides help senior local leaders, and frontline practitioners 👇
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Children Head and Seen @childrenhands.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
💙 Introducing Holding the Child, Healing the Parent Our new weekly online group supports parents and carers navigating an ex-partner's arrest or conviction for a sexual offence. A safe space to connect, heal and better support their children. Wednesdays, 8–9:30pm. #DomesticAbuse #SupportFamilies
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Galop @galopuk.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
It's #NationalStalkingAwarenessWeek. Being persistently targeted and followed by someone, whether online, offline, or both, can have a long-lasting and significant impact on victims and survivors and their sense of safety ⬇️
Bold text on a light blue background, highlighting that stalking is a form of abuse.
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The For Baby's Sake Trust @forbabyssake.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
We’ve just launched a brand new training workshop for professionals interested in understanding the impact of domestic abuse on unborn babies, babies and children. ⭐ May bookings: bit.ly/4rXxb7l ⭐ June bookings: bit.ly/4tarS5w #Training #Workshop #Babies #InfantDevelopment #Intervention
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The For Baby's Sake Trust @forbabyssake.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
We’ve just launched a brand new training workshop for professionals interested in understanding the impact of domestic abuse on unborn babies, babies and children. ⭐ May bookings: bit.ly/4rXxb7l ⭐ June bookings: bit.ly/4tarS5w #Training #Workshop #Babies #InfantDevelopment #Intervention
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Research in Practice @researchip.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Research over the past decade has shown that recurrent care proceedings are a significant issue in England and Wales. Landmark studies found that around 1 in 5 mothers who appear in care proceedings are likely to return with a new baby within 10 years Find out more ow.ly/T1FS50Yf04C
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The For Baby's Sake Trust @forbabyssake.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Could you be our next Trustee? As we enter an exciting phase of growth and impact, we are seeking new Trustees to join our committed Board. ✉️ Send a CV and cover letter to recruitment@forbabyssake.org.uk ⏰ 1 March 2026 💼 forbabyssake.org.uk/jobs #BreakTheCycle #Trustee #Board #Recruitment
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The For Baby's Sake Trust @forbabyssake.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
We’re delighted to share a powerful new blog written for the Department for Education, highlighting the importance of early intervention. Its publication comes at a significant moment, following yesterday's release of the #VAWG Strategy. Read more: bit.ly/4s41GJV
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The Breastfeeding Network UK @bfn-uk.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
We're currently working with @forbabyssake.bsky.social to create resources that help our National Breastfeeding Helpline volunteers and teams identify and support callers experiencing domestic abuse. Find out more about this here: buff.ly/EhqZSpJ #HumanRightsDay #16DaysOfActivism
New Blog Post. Working together: For Baby's Sake and the National Breastfeeding Helpline. Image of a woman's hand holding hands with a baby.1 in 5 children in the UK experience domestic abuse. Image of a mum holding a baby over her head, both laughing.1 in 3 parents have experienced a partner using abusive behaviour towards them. Image of a mum leaning over baby. Baby smiling.Together, we are further developing the practice of volunteers and staff teams in recognising, responding to, and compassionately holding conversations around domestic abuse
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British Association of Social Workers @basw-uk.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
🎙️ New Podcast | The impact of domestic abuse on babies and infants. To mark the #16Days campaign, we're joined by Lauren Seager-Smith & Becky Reynolds from @forbabyssake.bsky.social and Paddi Vint from @nspcc.bsky.social to discuss how babies & infants can be better safeguarded from domestic abuse.
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SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
🧵1/2 📢 SafeLives at #LabourPartyConference 📢 Our CEO, Ellen Miller, will be chairing a vital panel discussion: “Victims in their own right? How to better protect babies, children and young victims affected by domestic abuse.” 🗓 Sunday 28 September ⏰ 17:45 📍 Theatre 2, Youth Zone & Skills Hub
SafeLives post promoting the Labour Party Conference panel: "Victims in their own right? How to better protect babies, children and young victims affected by domestic abuse", highlighting panelists from SafeLives, NSPCC, Coram and The For Baby's Sake Trust.
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respectuk.bsky.social @respectuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
🧵1/4 Respect, alongside other voices and leading organisations within the sector committed to the wellbeing of babies, children and families has signed @forbabyssake.bsky.social's open letter to Rt Hon Jess Phillips MP, Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls.
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Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
iHV co-signs @forbabyssake.bsky.social open letter to Rt Hon Jess Phillips MP, Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls, calling for babies and young children to be recognised within the government’s Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy ihv.org.uk/news-and-vie...
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SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
🧵1/4 We at SafeLives fully support @forbabyssake.bsky.social open letter to Jess Phillips MP, Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls.
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Babies Must Be Recognised in the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy: Our Open Letter to Jess Phillips MP  - For Baby's Sake
The For Baby’s Sake Trust has written an open letter to Rt Hon Jess Phillips MP, Minister for Safeguarding and VAWG. Read more.
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The For Baby's Sake Trust @forbabyssake.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
At The For Baby's Sake Trust, we're thrilled that Best Start Family Hubs are to be rolled out across England, providing much-needed support for the families who need it most. @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social | @ncb.org.uk #BreakTheCycle #FamilyHubs #BestStartFamilyHubs #EarlyIntervention (1/4🧵)
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Ethical Marketing News @ethicalmarket.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Groundbreaking Domestic Abuse Programme, For Baby’s Sake, launches in the North East of England to support Families in the Region ethicalmarketingnews.com/groundbreaki... @forbabyssake.bsky.social‬
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National Children's Bureau @ncb.org.uk · 02/06/2025
New stats published today by the End Child Poverty Coalition show us that in 2/3 of MP constituencies, 1 in 4 children are living in poverty. Child poverty in the UK is at record levels. Email your MP and ask them to act: act.cpag.org.uk/page/172351/...
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The For Baby's Sake Trust @forbabyssake.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
The For Baby’s Sake Trust welcomes @commissionerda.bsky.social's vital and comprehensive report, ‘Victims in their own right? Babies, children and young people’s experiences of domestic abuse’ which powerfully affirms what our work has long demonstrated. Read our response: bit.ly/3GrOfR0 (1/4🧵)
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Response to the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s Report: Victims in their own right? Babies, children and young people’s experiences of domestic abuse  - For Baby's Sake
Our response to the DA Commissioner’s Report: Victims in their own right? Babies, children and young people’s experiences of domestic abuse.
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The For Baby's Sake Trust @forbabyssake.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
JUST RELEASED: Our new findings have revealed the alarming number of babies referred to children’s social care in England with domestic abuse as a factor; nearly 50,000 each year, based on a 3-year average.
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Press Release: New Data Reveals Almost 50,000 Babies Are Referred to Children’s Social Care Each Year with Domestic Abuse as a Factor  - For Baby's Sake
New findings have revealed the alarming number of babies referred to children’s social care in England with domestic abuse as a factor.
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Izzie Price @izzieprice.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Out today, my latest feature for @metro.co.uk's 'This Is Not Right' campaign is about how domestic abuse and pregnancy are closely linked. Huge thanks @forbabyssake.bsky.social for the work you do, and thanks @jessaustin.bsky.social for commissioning me! metro.co.uk/2025/02/25/i...
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'I was heavily pregnant when my partner turned violent - I'm not alone'
Around 30% of domestic abuse begins during pregnancy.
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The For Baby's Sake Trust @forbabyssake.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
2025 marks a major milestone for The For Baby’s Sake Trust as we celebrate our 10th anniversary! We are grateful to every parent, practitioner, funder & supporter who has joined us on our journey to break cycles of domestic abuse and give babies the best start in life. Learn more: bit.ly/4gIqIYx
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