Pilgrim's Bumpy Flight: Helping Young Children Learn About Domestic Abuse Safety Planning

This book is about Pilgrim, a little plane who experiences frightening behavior from Jumbo, a perpetrating parent. Pilgrim is comforted and guided by Jet, a victim/survivor parent, to think about safety and what to do when frightening things are happening. Safety planning is an essential component of direct work with children, offering a way to help them vocalize their feelings and understand what to do when something does not feel right. The story is rhyming and engaging, enabling young children to engage in the narrative in a non-threatening way. This book is designed to be accessible to all children from all families where safety planning is needed, and the characters are non-gendered. It is designed to be used alongside the companion guidebook, Domestic Abuse Safety Planning with Young Children: A Professional Guide .

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 22 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

For optimal and secure utilization, it is highly recommended that this book be acquired in conjunction with the professional guidebook. Both books can be purchased as a set, presenting a comprehensive and cohesive approach to domestic abuse safety planning with young children.

Pilgrim, a small plane with a big heart, finds joy in soaring through the sky and engaging in exhilarating games with their friends. However, at home, they face distressing behavior from Jumbo, a symbol of the perpetrating parent, leaving them feeling scared and sad. In this challenging situation, Pilgrim finds solace and guidance from Jet, representing the victim/survivor parent. Jet helps Pilgrim explore safety and develop strategies to respond when frightening events occur.

The trauma experienced by young children due to domestic abuse can have profound effects on their entire developing system, causing them to feel anxious, frightened, and unsafe. Safety planning is a vital component of direct work with children, providing a means to help them express their emotions and gain understanding of appropriate actions when something feels wrong. This storybook serves as a powerful tool for communication and exploration, enabling young children to engage with the narrative in a non-threatening manner.

The story, crafted in rhyming prose, engages young children in a captivating way. Its accessibility is a key objective, ensuring that all children, regardless of gender, can benefit from the insights and strategies presented. This book is particularly valuable for the early years sector, education staff, and professionals working in children's services, including safeguarding officers, family support workers, social workers, and child IDVAs.

Beautifully illustrated, this storybook complements the companion guidebook, "Domestic Abuse Safety Planning with Young Children: A Professional Guide." Both books should be utilized in conjunction with agency policies and practices to ensure the best possible outcomes for children affected by domestic abuse. By combining the wisdom of this storybook with the comprehensive guidance provided in the professional guidebook, professionals can create safe and supportive environments for young children, empowering them to thrive and overcome the challenges they face.

Weight: 124g
Dimension: 208 x 298 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032365299