Find help and support for parents abused by their children.
Child-to-parent abuse (CPA) is any act of a child (usually under the age of 18) that's intended to cause physical, psychological or financial damage to gain power and control over a parent or carer.
The intention of the behaviours of the child or young person is to threaten and intimidate and put family safety at risk.
It's normal for adolescents to demonstrate healthy anger, conflict and frustration. However, these emotions are different from violence and controlling behaviours.
For most abused parents, its difficult to admit even to themselves that their child is abusive. They feel ashamed, disappointed and humiliated, and blame themselves for the situation, which has led to an imbalance of power.
It's important to remember it is not a parenting failure. It is a relationship fracture that needs both parent and child to take responsibility for change.
Cranstoun’s Level Up Programme works with children and young people aged 11 to 18 who are showing signs of controlling and abusive behaviours towards family members or partners and supports them to change.
Capa First Response is an online platform for families and professionals which supports those impacted by a child (up to 25 years of age) using harmful or aggressive behaviours towards a parent or caregiver.
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