Working with domestic violence perpetrators within a substance misuse agency
Greater London Domestic Violence Project
Costs: £90 (vol), £130 (stat)
Date: 26th March 2009
Trainers: Phil Price and Karen Bailey
This course looks at identifying domestic violence perpetrators, giving safe messages and making appropriate referrals upon identification. It will also explore theoretical perspectives around domestic violence – the links to substance misuse and why the choice to use violence.
Learning Objectives
* To gain a basic understanding of domestic violence and the links to substance use
* To understand why and how violence and abuse are used
* To gain skills to identify perpetrators and give safe messages regarding the cause of their violence
* To learn about perpetrator programmes from practitioners working in this field
* To learn how to improve your agency’s response to domestic violence.
Who Should Attend?
Ideal for drug and alcohol workers who wish to develop their skills to address domestic violence perpetration by their clients.
This course will help develop the skills and knowledge to support the following DANOS units:
AB3 : Contribute to the prevention and management of abusive and aggressive behaviour
HSC335 : Contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse
HSC395 : Contribute to assessing and act upon risk of danger, harm and abuse
HSC33 : Reflect on and develop your practice
AG3 : Assist in the transfer of individuals between agencies and services
AJ1 : Help individuals address their offending behaviour
AJ2 : Enable individuals to change their offending behaviour
Download a training programme and booking form in word or see GLDVP Training March to June 2009 which has a link to the programme and booking form in pdf.
