Forced Marriage Honour Based Violence & Working in BMER Groups – Imkaan – 7/8 & 29/30 June 2011
Imkaan is happy to provide the following training courses this June. To book a place, please complete and return the booking form attached to bookings@imkaan.org.uk
Safeguarding Against Forced Marriage And Honour-Based Violence, Level 2 Accreditation
7 June 2011
Day 1: Understanding Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence
£105 / £130 – Imkaan full members / non-members
By the end of this session participants will have a better understanding of the definitions of forced marriage and honour-based violence, historical and cultural roots and how this impacts on different communities. You will also have an introductory overview on the legal framework; risk and begin to shape strategies for developing effective service responses in this area.
8 June 2011
Day 2: Risk and Case Management in Violence Against Women
£105 / £130 – Imkaan full members / non-members
By the end of the session you will have a more detailed understanding of existing models of risk assessment; specific risk indicators and safety planning. The session is designed to help you develop best practice around the management of risk, disclosure and safety planning.
Introduction To Working In The BMER Violence Against Women Sector
29-30 June 2011
2 Day course
£60 / £95 – Imkaan full members / non-members
Provides those interested in, or new to, working or volunteering within the vaw sector with an understanding of violence and how it impacts on women and children, as well as an understanding of feminism and the historical and political context which led to the development of women’s refuge and other services. The session will also focus on the history, role and achievements of Black feminism in establishing both a movement and the development of the specialist BAMER women’s services.
Contact and more information
You can download a booking form via the WiLT mailing list at http://freecharity.org.uk/pipermail/womeninlondontraining/2011-May/001666.html
If you would like to know more about any of these courses, or for information about Imkaan’s training programme, please do contact us http://www.imkaan.org.uk/contact.htm
