Training for Professionals
This training is open to all professionals who, through their work, currently, or may in their careers, come into contact directly with women who may be experiencing violence. The training is designed to ensure professionals recognise domestic violence, respond appropriately to the woman seeking support, and can make timely referrals to suitable agencies.
If staff have not previously received training, Level 1 is necessary initially. Further modules can then be selected according to your organisation's needs.
Level 1 - Basic Awareness Training
This training is aimed at any professional or front-line staff member who works directly with women, children and young people; and who feels that an understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence will help them in their work. Participants need no experience of domestic violence issues in order to attend.
By the end of the session participants will be able to:
- Recognise domestic violence as sexual, physical, emotional, and financial abuse
- Understand the impact and effects of domestic violence on those who experience it
- Understand how to have a sensitive approach in responding to women experiencing domestic violence
- Refer women experiencing domestic violence to appropriate services
Level 2 - Children and Domestic Violence Training
Participants are facilitated to explore the impacts on children living with domestic violence.
The module also covers:
- The overlap of domestic violence and child abuse
- The impact of domestic violence on parenting
- Best practice in reporting incidents of child abuse