People often ask us how long their #grief will last
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Expect the return to the classroom to bring out strong feelings. Instead of trying to fix your child’s emotions, empathise. Recognise that this is tough but they’ll adapt and it’ll likely make them more resilient. For more #CovidWellbeingNI tips go to bit.ly/3ks8YFc
Young carers from across NI form the central focus of five short films, entitled ‘Through Our Eyes’, which will premier at Belfast Children’s Festival #BCF21 tomorrow evening artscouncil-ni.org/news/through-o Produced by @DUDanceNI in partnership with @BarnardosNI and funded by @BBCCiN
Art competition. Theme/prompts – 1. Empowering youth 2. Hope for the Future 3. Developing a Healthy and Resilient Mindset. Winner will have their art work displayed across all our social media platforms. Ensure your own personality is reflected in the art @NIMentalHealth
The Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Bill received Royal Assent on Monday 1st March 2021.
The Act, named the Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021, is now available on legislation.gov.uk at:
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/primary+secondary/2021?title=Domestic%20Abuse
As you will be aware, this is a landmark piece of legislation for Northern Ireland that will criminalise a course of abusive behaviour including both physical and non-physical abusive behaviours (including controlling and coercive behaviour).
Along with the introduction of the new domestic abuse offence, the general statutory aggravator and child aggravators, a number of associated reforms to criminal procedure, evidence and sentencing are also included within the legislation.
