Harbour is a service that provides support for young people who have been affected by domestic abuse in Salford, Greater Manchester. The project is a partnership between TLC: Talk, Listen, Change and Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS). For young people showing signs of or using abuse in their relationships, TLC offers a counselling service and access to their Encouraging Healthy Relationships Programme. TDAS also offers a Young Person’s Violence Advocate (YPVA) service, Children and Families Support Workers, and access to a range of peer support groups to those young people aged 5-19 who have witnessed or experienced domestic abuse.
The programme provides a safe space for young people to talk about their experiences and receive support from trained professionals. The project also aims to raise awareness of domestic abuse and its impact on young people. The outcomes of the project include providing young people with the tools to build healthy relationships, reducing the risk of future abusive behaviour, and improving the mental health and wellbeing of young people affected by domestic abuse.