Violence against women and girls (VAWG)

We have created a training offer specifically around violence against women and girls (VAWG).

Research has demonstrated that:

• there are knowledge/skills/understanding gaps around VAWG including readiness to enquire, seeking the views of the child, referring and providing support
• there is a need for training that:
  • increases awareness to support a change in attitude and misconceptions
  • strengthens the skills and confidence in this area
• many of those working with vulnerable individuals, children and families have experienced domestic abuse themselves

We can provide a range of training programmes tailor made to suit the needs of your team/service/organisation. Please talk to us about your specific requirements.

Here is an example of what our 2-day introductory programme would cover:

• What is VAWG?
  • What behaviours does it cover
  • How is it different from other types of crime?
• The national and local context
• The nuances and barriers to reporting
• The difference between the crime type and the disproportionate impact on women and girls as well as the impact on other marginalised groups
• Beliefs among young people, women and men – what is normal? normalised? societal norms
• Intersectionality
• How to be curious and ask questions in a trauma informed way
• Consider links to role – how to support/refer as well as explore processes and policies that support/hinder

We can also provide consultancy support to:

• capture knowledge and insight (using our evaluation techniques)
• scope provision
• measure impact
• co create strategies to support prevention of VAWG
• drive system change
• create and support ‘change champions’

If you are interested in learning more, please contact us.