Petition · Ministry of Justice
Child against parent violence to be recognised as domestic abuse & more support
Closed
186 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the Domestic Abuse Act to be amended to recognise that child against parent violence by under 16’s is still a form of domestic violence.
I wish for more recognition and understanding of the issue & more funding for support for victims to access help during and after their experiences.
For an issue that affects many parents or caregivers I believe there needs to be far more awareness & support for families during and in the aftermath. Currently there may be little to no consequences for the perpetrators, with blame often placed mainly on the parents.
For an issue that affects many parents or caregivers I believe there needs to be far more awareness & support for families during and in the aftermath. Currently there may be little to no consequences for the perpetrators, with blame often placed mainly on the parents.
Timeline
| 25 Feb 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Aug 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
186
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
25 Feb 2025
Closed
25 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 9 Aug 2026.