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Courses and Training

Ashiana : Training Courses 2008-09

Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence (1 Day)
• 7th July 2008 • 4th December 2008 •

The session is aimed at developing an understanding of forced marriage and will cover:
• Definitions of forced and arranged marriage
• Knowledge of the cultural roots surrounding forced marriage
• Information on marriage law
• An insight into the effects of forced marriage
• Different types of honour based violence
• Suggestions on how to deal with culturally sensitive cases

Cultural & Religious Awareness (1 Day)
• 29th August 2008 • 14th January 2009 •

The session is aimed at developing an understanding about domestic violence within a cultural context and will cover:
• Islam, Hinduism and Sikhism
• The difference between culture and religion
• Family structures within the South Asian community
• Knowledge of domestic violence within the BME communities
• Religion and Domestic violence

Basic Domestic Violence
• 10th September 2008 • 24th February 2009 •

The session is aimed at developing a basic understanding and knowledge of domestic violence and will cover:
• What is Domestic Violence
• Why do women stay
• Impact of domestic violence on victims
• Myths and stereotypes
• Statistics
• Providing basic support

Advanced Domestic Violence
• 10th November 2008 • 30th March 2009 •

The session is aimed at developing a more advanced knowledge of domestic violence. It is recommended that participants have a basic understanding of domestic violence before attending this course which will cover:
• An overview of basic domestic violence
• Domestic Violence and Children (incorporating the Domestic Violence guidelines)
• Crime and Disorder Act
• Molestation and Non Occupancy Orders
• Risk assessments
• supporting women with multiple needs

Delegate Charges:
• Statutory Organisations - £110.00
• Voluntary Organisations - £80.00

Charges include training materials, buffet lunch and refreshments.

If interested please download and complete a booking form

For more information please contact Ashiana on 020 8539 0427 or info@ashiana.org.uk