Domestic Abuse Practitioner Standard - Level 1: Raising Awareness (Training course)
Child and adult safeguarding training course. Free to attend.
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About this course
This course is designed to give delegates an awareness of the issues they might come across in relation to domestic abuse. Course participants will become familiar with various aspects of domestic abuse, from understanding what domestic abuse means, to being able to recognise signs of abuse and recognising what agencies can provide support.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:
- Understand what is meant by domestic abuse
- Understand the dynamics of domestic abuse
- Understand how to respond to disclosures of domestic abuse
- Understand the controlling behaviours of perpetrators of domestic abuse
- Understand how domestic abuse can affect different communities in different ways
- Have a working knowledge of support services, procedures and referral pathways that can help to support victims /survivors of domestic abuse
- Understand the impact of domestic abuse on victims /survivors and their children
- Understand the barriers to seeking help and why people do not leave abusive relationships
- Feel more confident in dealing with domestic abuse
This course is ran by Russ Saunders, Learning and Development Advisor / Members of the Domestic Violence and Abuse Forum.
Who can attend
Anyone working with children, adults and families in South Tyneside can apply for a place.
Book a place and find out more
This course is free to attend.
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