Supporting Survivors of Domestic Abuse

Overview

"For someone to understand what I was going through meant everything to me"

Aimed at those working directly with survivors in a range of contexts, this course will enable participants to develop their understanding of domestic abuse, its prevalence and impacts, and the skills to confidently identify and respond to survivors, conduct risk assessments and safety plans, and support women and their children to positive outcomes.

Developed and delivered by experienced trainers who work on the frontline, supporting survivors from crisis to recovery, our training is for anyone who comes into contact with survivors, be it a client, colleague or friend, to help you build your understanding, knowledge and skills to respond and offer support.

You will learn:

• The definitions and dynamics of domestic abuse
• How it impacts on survivors and the barriers to reporting and disclosing abuse
• The link between domestic abuse, mental health and substance misuse
• How to support disclosures of abuse and access to ongoing services

Who should attend?

Anyone in contact with or working directly with survivors of sexual violence and abuse in a range of contexts, or looking to move into this area of work

Cost

£75 early bird - available until 31st January 2018; £95 full price