Diamond - domestic abuse emotional support
Children and Young People
In 2012, Listening Ear developed DiAmond, an all-age dedicated therapeutic pathway for victim survivors of domestic abuse. With recognised links between domestic abuse, suicide bereavement and children becoming looked after, our DiAmond service is a core part of our specialist therapeutic service delivery.
Diamond offers one-to-one counselling in schools, colleges, community venues, via video conferencing or telephone.
In 2024, Listening Ear introduced two online groups to the DiAmond service offer, one for primary aged children and one for secondary aged young people. Counsellor facilitated groups are delivered online in partnership with schools.
Diamond is currently funded by Local Authorities in Knowsley, Warwickshire and Warrington.
Outcomes (Since 2019)
- LE has delivered 8394 Counselling sessions for people affected by their experiences of Domestic Abuse
- Completed therapy with 995 people affected by their experiences of Domestic Abuse (of which 626 were children and young people and of these 31% had a TAF, EHAT, CIN, CP Plan)
- 96% of these clients reported positive change as a result of accessing therapy
- As part of Mindset, Listening Ear has provided training in working therapeutically with children and young people affected by Domestic Abuse to over 500 professionals
Referrals
Knowsley: children and young people must attend a Knowsley school and adults must be a Knowsley resident to qualify for the service. Anyone can make a referral to the Knowsley service via our online referral form.
Warwickshire: referrals for children and young people must be submitted via Refuge or Social Care, referrals for adults via Refuge.
Warrington: referrals for children and young people aged 5 to 19 years must be submitted via Social Care, Early Help or IDVA.
When might Listening Ear not accept a referral for counselling?
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