Domestic violence, family conflict and drink and drug abuse are the biggest drivers of the rise in child-protection cases in England, says the Local Government Association (LGA). The organisation representing English councils has surveyed the councillors in charge of children's services about the causes of a 53% rise in child-protection cases over the past decade.
The results of their survey showed domestic violence to be the most common factor for so-called "children in need" - much more so than issues such as abuse, gangs, trafficking or anti-social behaviour.
After domestic violence, the most common underlying problems are mental health issues, emotional abuse, drug and alcohol abuse.
It is a very sad situation for the children who face these types of problems at home.
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