Domestic abuse practitioner standard: Level 1 raising awareness (safeguarding training courses
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Overview
Please Note: for this course there is a requirement to complete pre-course work and therefore applications must be received at least 7 working days prior to the course start date.
This course is part of the safeguarding training programme.
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Course aims
- 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 knowing which agencies can provide support
Course learning outcomes
By the end of the session participants will:
- 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
Times, dates and venues
Dates:
- Tuesday 10 September 2024 at 9.15am to 4.30pm (Boldon community association)
- Thursday 16 January 2025 at 9.15am to 4.30pm (Boldon community association)
Delivered by: Nicola Connolly, Domestic Abuse Service.