Helping Young Children to Understand Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control: A 'Luna Little Legs' Storybook and Professional Guide

This book set is designed to help preschool children understand domestic abuse and coercive control. It includes a storybook and a professional guidebook with rhyming structure and age-appropriate tone, as well as practical activities to help broach the topic in a non-threatening way. It is an essential tool for early years practitioners and professionals working with children and families who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse and coercive control.

Format: Mixed media product
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating storybook and comprehensive guide set have been meticulously crafted to assist preschool children in comprehending the complexities of domestic abuse and coercive control.

Luna Little Legs: Luna's world is filled with joy and playfulness as she engages in delightful activities with her friends at the kitten club. However, when she returns home, a different reality unfolds. One fateful night, Luna overhears a distressing domestic abuse incident, and her name being mentioned sends a shiver down her spine. Filled with uncertainty, she wonders if it could be her fault.

Guided by a comforting rhyming structure and a tone suitable for young children, this story offers three alternative endings, allowing it to be personalized to the unique experiences of each child. Through these endings, children can explore different outcomes and gain a sense of empowerment, knowing that they have the power to shape their own stories.

Helping Young Children Understand About Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control: This invaluable guidebook is a comprehensive resource for professionals working with young children. It provides in-depth information about domestic abuse and coercive control, shedding light on its impact on children's lives. With page-by-page notes to accompany the reading of the story and practical activities designed to facilitate open and non-threatening discussions about the topic, the guide equips adults with the knowledge and tools necessary to engage meaningfully with young children.

By addressing a challenging subject in a sensitive manner, this guide becomes an essential tool for early years practitioners, as well as professionals who specialize in working with children and families who have encountered or are currently experiencing domestic abuse and coercive control. It serves as a compassionate and empowering resource, fostering a safe and supportive environment for children to thrive and grow.

Weight: 800g
Dimension: 297 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032072555