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Mandatory training in ALL aspects of Domestic abuse for Family courts & Cafcass.
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3,949 signatures
What the petition asks
Judiciary, Cafcass & Family court to be fully trained in domestic abuse, gas lighting, coercive control, stalking, sexual abuse, financial abuse, emotional abuse, harassment and its effects on the Family.
70-90% of Family court & Cafcass cases involve DA.
Training would enable informed decisions
70-90% of Family court & Cafcass cases involve DA.
Training would enable informed decisions
Daily decisions are made on recommendations by Cafcass for contact with perpetrators enforced by courts affecting families.
15 children were murdered in 2015 during contact that was enforced.
Training is essential for the safeguarding of all children and survivors.
http://safelives.org.uk/sites/default/files/resources/SafeLives%20Annual%20Impact%20Report%202016-17_web.pdf
https://www.naccc.org.uk/downloads/NewsItems/APPG_Inquiry_report_Domestic_Abuse_Child_Contact_and_the_Family_Court.pdf
15 children were murdered in 2015 during contact that was enforced.
Training is essential for the safeguarding of all children and survivors.
http://safelives.org.uk/sites/default/files/resources/SafeLives%20Annual%20Impact%20Report%202016-17_web.pdf
https://www.naccc.org.uk/downloads/NewsItems/APPG_Inquiry_report_Domestic_Abuse_Child_Contact_and_the_Family_Court.pdf
Timeline
| 5 Apr 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Oct 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
3,949
Status
Closed
Opened
5 Apr 2018
Closed
5 Oct 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.