Oxfordshire charity launches support for victims of abuse

Bounce Back 4 Kids (BB4K), delivered by Parents And Children Together (PACT), is now available in Oxfordshire for children aged three to 11 and their non-abusive parent or carer.

The programme offers a safe space for children to process their experiences, build emotional resilience and develop coping strategies through creative and therapeutic activities.

A parent who completed the course said: “Doing this Bounce Back course with my daughter is one of the best things I’ve done.

“I was unsure at first, as I didn’t want to admit it had affected my girls so much.

“But I am so happy I did it as it has opened my eyes and given me and my daughter the tools to move forward.”

Sessions include stories, games and guided discussions led by trained support workers, while parents and carers attend parallel group sessions focused on recovery and relationship-building.

Kathryn Warner, director of community services and development at PACT, said: “We know that there is a postcode lottery for families accessing recovery support following domestic abuse, so we are really pleased that we are now able to accept referrals for all families, with children aged 3 to 11, that live in Oxfordshire.”

In 2025, Thames Valley Police recorded 57,375 reports of domestic abuse crimes,  which equates to 157 crimes reported every day.

The BB4K programme is also available in Reading, West Berkshire and Wokingham.

More information about the programme is available at www.pactcharity.org/bb4k.