Domestic Abuse Awareness
Core Skills Training • Duration: Half day
Suitable for: Housing & Support Workers
Housing support staff working in the community are more likely than many other professionals to encounter domestic abuse and its impact. This course takes a comprehensive approach to defining and recognising domestic abuse, equipping delegates with good practice models of support and knowledge of community-based resources.
What You’ll Learn
Define domestic abuse and understand the dynamics involved
Understand the range of abusive tactics perpetrators use
Identify key signs of domestic abuse
Understand the impact on survivors, children and the wider community
Know how to provide a helpful initial response
Be aware of community-based resources and multi-agency forums
Course Content
Definitions and prevalence of domestic abuse
Legal framework: criminal and civil law
Domestic abuse across all communities and relationships
Impact on survivors, children and communities
Supporting, advising and referring: the Help Seeking Cycle
Links to safeguarding procedures and risk assessment
What to expect: