For a child or young person to access Acorns they need to be:

•  6 - 18 years old
•  Live in North Tyneside
•  Are affected by their experiences of domestic violence
•  Are not living in the same household as the perpetrator
•  AGREE TO ACORNS CONTACTING THEM

Children and young people can go on our waiting list by ringing themselves, or they can be referred by a carer or relative, or other agency, such as Heath Services, Social Services, Education, Youth Organisations, Voluntary Projects etc.

Stage 1

Initial telephone referral

Information required includes:

•  Personal details of child and main carer
•  Details of contact with perpetrator if any
•  Brief outline of the child or young person’s response to the situation

Letter to child or young person and their carer confirming the referral and place on the waiting list.

Agency referral forms to referrer

Team discussion/allocation of the case

Appointment inviting the child or young person and their carer to an introductory session followed by 8 therapy sessions.