Course Introduction
Domestic Abuse is an incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening and violent behaviour, in the majority of cases by a partner or ex-partner, but also by a family member or carer. The aim of this training is to develop awareness and understanding of Domestic Abuse and to support all workers dealing with domestic abuse issues in their daily work, with specific case study reference to Adult Safeguarding.
Duration – 1 Day (09.30AM – 16.30PM)
Next Course Date –
MAY 2023 – 16th May 2023
Course Aimed at – Adult Social Care staff
Cost – £75p.p + VAT
Please contact us should you wish to book bespoke training solely for your organisation.
Topics Covered
- Improved understanding of the risk factors where Domestic Abuse is a feature including: frequency, severity of abuse, complex needs and the impact of Corona Virus
- Understanding the relational dynamic where there is Domestic Abuse and why people remain in abusive relationships
- Improve skills in how to make a safe enquiry and develop confidence in reporting incidents and understanding how to escalate concerns when thresholds have been passed
- Understanding how to work more effectively with other professionals in a multi-agency setting
- Develop understanding of those who perpetrate Domestic Abuse and how to work more effectively with them
Course Description
Domestic Abuse is an incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening and violent behaviour, in the majority of cases by a partner or ex-partner, but also by a family member or carer. The aim of this training is to develop awareness and understanding of Domestic Abuse and to support all workers dealing with domestic abuse issues in their daily work, with specific case study reference to Adult Safeguarding.