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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse

The NSPCC is urging children to speak to its Childline service with any concerns this Christmas following a surge in contacts to the charity about children experiencing domestic abuse.

Almost 4,000 adults contacted the NSPCC Helpline with concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse in the first six months of 2024/25 alone - an increase of 19 per cent on the same period last year.

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