Winner of the Greater London Training Award
Winner of the Greater London Training Award
Course profile: Domestic Violence (1-2 Days)
This course aims to clarify the confusing questions arising from working with domestic violence. Participants will be shown various methods of dealing with the people involved in violent relationships.
Course objectives:
By the end of this course participants should understand:
Definitions of domestic violence
The impact on the individual and others
Approaches to supporting people
Course content:
The extent of the problem as shown by current research
What we mean by domestic violence and abuse
Experiences of survivors and victims
The law: Historic and current perspectives
Theoretical perspectives on partner abuse
Gender, Culture, Sexuality issues
Introduction to practice; how to work with perpetrators and victims
What type of people are the perpetrators?
Why do women stay?
The effect of domestic violence on children
Other types of inter-familial violence
Different models of support
Resources
Training methods:
The course will use case scenarios and re-enactment to illustrate the relationships involved. Participants will be invited to join in, and the group as a whole will be fully debriefed. Other methods will include video and overhead presentations, group work and tutor presentations
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