Journal article
School-based support for children bereaved due to parental intimate partner homicide
J Frederick, E Alisic, J Devaney, K Marinkovic Chavez, Z Kurdi, O Eastwood, R Conroy, M Vasileva
Pastoral Care in Education | ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD | Published : 2026
Abstract
Internationally, there is growing recognition of the scale and consequences of intimate partner homicides (IPH). A significant, though often neglected consequence is how many children are impacted by these tragic events. In such challenging circumstances, children need stability, continuity and trusted people they can rely on for support. This paper aims to understand how best to provide school-based support for children following parental IPH by investigating the experiences of affected children, their caregivers and professionals with experience of working with these children. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with 35 participants in Australia, the UK and Ireland (11 with lived ex..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The work was supported by the Australian Research Council Future Fellowship, a University of Melbourne Establishment Grant and a University of Melbourne Dame Kate Campbell Fellowship. Australian Research Council Future Fellows, a University of Melbourne Establishment Grant and a University of Melbourne Dame Kate Campbell Fellowship. Australian Research Council Future Fellowship, a University of Melbourne Establishment Grant and a University of Melbourne Dame Kate Campbell Fellowship.