I can't tell people what is happening at home: domestic abuse within South Asian communities: the specific needs of women, children and young people

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I can't tell people what is happening at home

Domestic abuse within South Asian communities: the specific needs of women, children and young people

By Shayma Izzidien (June 2008)

“I can't tell people what is happening at home” examines the experiences and support needs of South Asian women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse, the barriers that deter them from seeking help and the gaps in current service provision.

It draws on the findings from existing literature on the subject as well as interviews with service providers in England and Wales and data from NSPCC helpline services.

The findings of the report point to a need for a more targeted and culturally-appropriate approach to responding to the specific issues and barriers that exist in these communities.

Full report:

I can't tell people what is happening at home - domestic abuse within South Asian communities: the specific needs of women, children and young people (PDF, 672KB)

Executive summary:

I can't tell people what is happening at home (executive summary) (PDF, 212KB)