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the nia project : Autumn / Winter Training Programme

the nia project is pleased to offer a series of one day training courses which explore particular facets of violence against women and children.

  • Domestic Violence and BMER (black, minority ethnic & refugee) Women
  • Sexual Violence
  • Domestic Violence and LGBT
  • Refuge Support for Substance misusing Women
  • Violence against Disabled Women
  • Domestic Violence, Children and Young People
  • Young people & Sexual exploitation
  • Domestic Violence and Parenting
  • Domestic Violence and Health

    • The range of training courses offered are delivered by experienced facilitators and designed to expand participants’ knowledge and provide practical skills in responding and creating effective interventions for women and children.

    Domestic Violence and BMER (black, minority ethnic & refugee) Women

    The course shall include…

  • Challenging cultural assumptions
  • Exploring BMER women’s experience of gender violence
  • Examining trafficking and FGM

    • Available dates: 22nd & 29th October 2008

    Sexual Violence

    The course shall include…

  • What is sexual violence?
  • Dispelling myths about rape
  • Legal definitions and impact
  • How to offer effective support and advice

    • Available dates: 30th October 2008

    Domestic Violence and LGBT

    The course shall include…

  • Defining what is LGBT- Exploring myths
  • Defining heterosexism
  • Barriers and good practice

    • Available dates: 5th & 12th November 2008

    Refuge Support for Substance misusing Women

    The course shall include…

  • Safety; for service user & support worker
  • Safety planning for women with substance misuse
  • Effective partnership working with substance misuse support agencies

    • Available dates: 7th November 2008

    Violence against Disabled Women

    The course shall include…

  • Definitions of the social model of disability
  • Access needs and adjustments
  • Context of gender violence on disabled women
  • Assumptions and interventions

    • Available dates: 14th November 2008

    Domestic Violence, Children and Young People

    The course shall include…

  • Effects of domestic violence on children and young people
  • Domestic violence - a child protection issue?
  • Effective intervention for children and young people

    • Available dates: 19th November 2008

    Young people & Sexual exploitation

    The course shall include…

  • Sexual exploitation: definitions and changing perceptions
  • Vulnerability and risk: coercion or choice? – challenging perceptions
  • Safeguarding, child protection and a youth work perspective
  • Intervention: practical prevention tools and a word from young people

    • Available dates: 8th December 2008

    Domestic Violence and Parenting

    The course shall include...

  • Working with non-abusive mothers
  • Impact of DV on mother – child attachment
  • Effective working with mothers and children together

    • Available dates: 9th December 2008

    Domestic Violence and Health

    The course shall include…

  • Effects and indicators of physical and mental health
  • Coping strategies
  • Good practice response and referral

    • Available date: 10th December 2008

    The courses are suitable for frontline workers, managers and other professionals from statutory, voluntary and charitable organisations working with women, children and young people affected by domestic violence / sexual violence. Alternatively the courses are also useful for those seeking to improve knowledge, awareness and understanding of the topics.

    For booking and venue details please contact the nia project Admin line on 020 7683 1270 Ext 214

    Price per participant

  • Statutory and Private sector = £130
  • Voluntary and Charity sector = £75
  • Individual = £50

    • Please download and complete a booking form

    PLEASE NOTE:
    If you fail to attend any course you have booked on without giving 24hours notice, (except in an emergency) then your organisation will be issued a £50 charge.

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