Impact Reports

Upskilling Frontline Practitioners to Deliver Early Trauma Informed Support with Children, Young People, Parents and Carers.

A Lifeline for Children Affected by Domestic Abuse in Peterborough

In a world where the effects of domestic abuse ripple far beyond the home, the Healing Together programme—delivered by Peterborough Women’s Aid through the E-Scape Project—has emerged as a beacon of hope for children and young people navigating the aftermath of trauma.
Funded by the NHS Healthier Futures Fund, this initiative has been quietly transforming lives across Peterborough since April 2024.

With over 100 referrals in its first year, the programme is not only meeting a critical need but also setting a new standard for trauma-informed care in educational settings.

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Investing in the Future:

Manchester City Council & Public Health Team Champion Trauma-Informed Support in Early Help Teams

Manchester City Council and the Public Health Team have taken a transformative step to better support children and families facing complex challenges. They have commissioned seven Early Help practitioners as Healing Together facilitators, reflecting a proactive commitment to frontline practitioners. This initiative equips them with evidence-based training, valuable resources, and ongoing support to address the deep-rooted effects of trauma. By investing in their workforce, the Early Help teams are strengthening their impact and ensuring families receive the best possible care.

Independent Evaluation: Healing Together within Children's Homes

The evaluation conducted by Manchester Metropolitan University, highlights the transformative impact of the Healing Together programmes in Salutem’s children’s homes. This comprehensive report underscores the programme’s success in fostering a journey of healing among children in care. Discover the key findings and insights that can inform and enhance your work in supporting children affected by complex trauma and mental ill-health.

The Impact of the Healing Together Programme for Children and Young People Affected by Domestic Abuse

This ground breaking study, conducted by Cuneen, Patel, and Fox (2025), delves into the profound impact of the Healing Together programme on children aged 5 to 16 years who have been affected by domestic abuse. The findings are not only promising but also highlight the critical importance of early intervention in mitigating the long-term effects of trauma.

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Supporting children & young people affected by domestic abuse

These papers bring together the work that Innovating Minds has carried out since 2016 with supporting children and young people affected by domestic abuse.

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Statistically significant impact
Qualitative & quantitative analysis
This evidence based model is cost effective, scalable and sustainable.

Domestic Abuse Trauma Informed Training

This paper highlights the evidence base of the domestic abuse trauma informed training.

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Increase in confidence in supporting children affected by domestic abuse.
Increase in knowledge and understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on children.
Increase in confidence of working with children using a trauma informed approach.

How do young people who have experienced parental intimate partner abuse make sense of romantic relationships? A qualitative analysis

Richardson, H., Kloess, J, Patel, A., Farr, J. (2021). Child Abuse & Neglect

Social Return on Investment

The Healing Together programme has a remarkable Social Return on Investment of £19.62 for every £1 invested in supporting children and young people affected by domestic abuse.

Ongoing Stress & Anxiety

This impact report demonstrates the impact that the training has on front line practitioners and the impact the programme has on children and young people.

This is a trauma informed approach and practice to supporting children and young people experiencing ongoing stress and/or anxiety.

Angry Feelings

This impact report demonstrates the impact that the training has on front line practitioners and the impact the programme has on children and young people.

This is a trauma informed approach and practice to supporting children and young people with angry feelings to feel and be calmer.

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