Victims in Their Own Right: Assessment of a Bespoke Project to Support 16- to 24-Year-Old Victims of Domestic Violence

This article discusses initiatives to support young people who have experienced domestic violence. It is based primarily on a qualitative evaluation of a project directed at 16- to 24-year-old victims, ran by a non-governmental organization in England, and adds to existing knowledge by (1) providing insights into support that is not solely educational and (2) by including victims’ own voices. Findings support the need for projects directed at this age group and demonstrate significant positive impact on victims’ health and wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem, aspirations and resilience, interpersonal relationships, perceptions of safety, and ability to identify signs of unhealthy relationships.