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The power of early intervention

Posted by: Catherine Bark, Posted on: 18 December 2025 - Categories: Domestic abuse, Early intervention, Working in children's social care
Catherine Bark

Catherine Bark talks about supporting parents through trauma-informed therapy and Video Interaction Guidance to break intergenerational abuse cycles.

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