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The Act places a duty on local authorities to support all victims of domestic abuse in safe accommodation, including children.

  • is under the age of 18
  • sees, hears or experiences the effects of the abuse
  • is related to the abuser or the target

Any reference in this Act to a victim of domestic abuse includes a reference to a child who:

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