Understanding and Responding to Domestic Violence and Abuse – County

Location: Online – MS Teams

This online training course is an in-depth exploration of domestic abuse. The training covers in detail: forms of abuse, the experience and impact of living with domestic abuse, indicators and how to respond.

After attending this session, you’ll be able to

• Understand the impact of domestic violence and abuse on adults and children (including trauma)
• Describe different types of abuse, including coercive control
• Spot potential indicators of domestic abuse
• Understand the barriers survivors face in getting help
• Pinpoint and use good practice in responding
• Use and signpost to useful resources and services
• Feel more confident in helping to support anyone affected by domestic violence and abuse and identify risk

Who should sign up?

• Workers and volunteers who need an in-depth understanding of domestic abuse and how to respond. This might include fore example: Domestic abuse specialists, social workers, health practitioners, mental health practitioners, housing workers, probation, police and workers in some parts of the charity sector.
• Commissioners, managers and strategists who need to develop responses to domestic abuse would also benefit from this course

For those who need a more general awareness and introduction session our Domestic Abuse Awareness Training is also available

Please be aware:

During the session, specific reference is made to different types of domestic abuse, so we recommend attending in a quiet and confidential space. Support is available if you are impacted by any content if the session.

About our trainers

Our trainers here at Equation, have an extensive background in supporting survivors of domestic abuse in a range of specialist provisions, as well as supporting children.

Want to find out more or book?

Book securely online here or, if you’ve got questions, drop an email to training@equation.org.uk

Cancellation

PLEASE NOTE: : This training is being held online. Please provide at least 24 hours notice if you cannot attend the training.

If you are unable to attend due to sickness on the day please inform us by email. We are also able to accept an alternative delegate in your place – their name will need to be provided before the start of the session by email to training@equation.org.uk.

Failure to attend without notice will be classed as no show. Your manager will be notified of your absence.

Cost

Please be aware: due to the conditions of our funding, this training is free to people working in Nottinghamshire County – chargeable outside of these areas.

We are monitoring the attendance list and you will be asked to pay if you do not qualify for a free ticket.

Funded by

This course has been funded by Nottinghamshire County Commissioners.

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