Domestic Violence – Theory and Practice Level 1 for the drug and alcohol sector
Greater London Domestic Violence Project
Costs: £90 (vol), £130 (stat)
Dates: 21st April 2009
Trainer: Dr. Roxane-Agnew Davies
Course description
Participants will explore the behaviours which constitute domestic violence and the ways in which substances are used by both survivor and perpetrator. The complexities in leaving violent relationships will also be covered alongside legal and child protection issues. Participants will also learn practical examples of safety planning, accessing domestic violence services and ideas for more integrated partnership working.
Learning Objectives
* To understand the different components of domestic violence and its myths, realities and prevalence
* To learn the legal issues for consideration as a practitioner
* To learn appropriate ways to ask about domestic violence and how to prepare a safety plan
* To understand how to access domestic violence services and examples of effective partnership work.
Who Should Attend?
Priority will be given to staff from front line drug and alcohol agencies who wish to improve their response to clients who may be experiencing domestic violence.
This course will help develop the skills and knowledge to support the following DANOS units:
HSC3111 : Promote the equality, diversity, rights and responsibilities of individuals
AA6 : Promote choice, wellbeing and the protection of all individuals
HC335 : 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
AD4 : Develop and disseminate information and advice about substance use, health and social well-being
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.
