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Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence

 

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General Information

The aim of this training event is to increase awareness of domestic violence so that staff can work more effectively with clients who have been affected by domestic violence and abuse.

 

Suitable for

This event is suitable for all staff, both frontline and managers but especially suitable for those directly working with clients who may be experiencing / have experienced domestic violence.

 

Training Content includes

  •   Definitions of domestic violence

  •   Different types of domestic violence

  •   Perpetrators

  •   The cost of domestic violence

  •   The impact of domestic violence upon women & children

  •   Why women remain or stay in abusive relationships

  •   The power & control wheel versus the equality wheel

  •   Theories & myths

  •   Criminal Justice System

  •   The help seeking process

  •   Multi-agency working

  •   MARAC & MAPPA

  •   Equalities issues

  •   Good practice guidelines

Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will have:-

  •   Learnt definitions of domestic violence

  •   Explored the different types of domestic violence and why perpetrators abuse

  •   Explored the impact upon women & children

  •   Identified the costs of domestic violence

  •   Explored theories & myths

  •   Discussed why victims stay rather than leave the situation and the stages in seeking help

  •   Identified equalities issues in relation to domestic violence

  •   Explored what the law says

  •   Learnt good practice guidelines & multi-agency working

Summary
The course is designed to be flexible and the content and setting can be varied to meet the particular requirements of individual groups.

A range of training methods will be used in delivering the course content. This will assist in ensuring effective input

of course material. Participants will be encouraged to take an active part in each session.

Participants will be encouraged to adopt a supportive and positive approach to the group as a whole. It is hoped that this will allow individuals to achieve greater proficiency and confidence through taking part in a stimulating and enjoyable learning programme.

Please see our Price List for details of costs

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