We’re raising awareness of different forms of abuse over 16 days. Why? Because we can’t address what we don’t talk about and we want everyone to feel safe and supported to seek help if they need it.
We want to start meaningful conversations and highlight the help available to put a stop to abuse, of all kinds, both now and in the future.
Today we’re focusing on adolescent to parent violence.
What is adolescent to parent violence?
We know that every case of abuse is different, and we would never assume that it can be easily defined by anyone. But most forms of abuse do have definitions, provided by charities and the Government. In this case, adolescent to parent violence is ‘any form of behaviour by a young person to control and dominate their parents.’
Signs that it’s happening a home
- Altered behaviour to avoid confrontation with a young person.
- Verbal and physical episodes causing fear or distress in an adult.
- Threatening behaviour, e.g. blaming a parent for things, suggesting violence.
- Stealing or damaging family possessions.
- Critical and dismissive attitude to a parent.
- Cruelty towards pets.
Figures published by the Metropolitan Police show that adolescent to parent violence increased by 85% between 2012 and 2016. This tells us that it’s a very real concern. Our Community Safety team and Domestic Abuse Task Force have been trained to identify signs of abuse and risk, including this form.
If you’re a resident and would like to speak to our Community Safety team, call us on 0300 123 1 567. A member of the team will be in touch with you within 24 hours. Alternatively, if you’d prefer to speak to someone elsewhere, contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.
If you’re in immediate danger, please call 999.
