Domestic violence - understanding domestic violence and abuse
Working effectively with individuals and families with multiple and complex needs requires staff to have an understanding of domestic abuse.
This course provides an overview of domestic violence and abuse and the characteristics of the perpetrator and victim. The course will provide staff with the skills to identify, challenge respond when an abused person wants to leave their situation. It produces more confident and competent practitioners who are ready to deliver positive and effective support to individuals and families.
It is suitable for front line staff working on the Early Help/Troubled families agenda as well as school staff, children services, those in early years settings, the VCS, Housing and Health.
Learning Outcomes
- Have an awareness of domestic violence and abuse.
- Have an awareness of the characteristics of the perpetrator.
- Have an awareness of the behaviours displayed in an abusive relationship.
- Have an awareness of the impact of domestic abuse and violence.
- Have an understanding of the impact on the child caught in an abusive relationship.
- Have an awareness of how to respond when an abused person wants to leave their situation: safety planning.
- All courses are offered on a Face to Face or Virtual basis.
- Bespoke & Open Training Courses Available.
Case Studies
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East Sussex - ATHE Level 4 - Working with Children, individuals and families
Read MoreWe were thrilled to work with East Sussex and their Early Help key workers to complete our Level 4 qualification.
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Jersey Children First ATHE Level 4 certificate – Working with Children, individuals & Families.
Read MoreWe have continued our delivery of our level 4 qualification with Jersey. offering the accredited course to a range of staff including, family workers, social care, education, probation, health and drug and alcohol services.
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Government of Jersey - ATHE Level 4 Working with children, individuals and families
We are working with Jersey’s Children First.to provide our ATHE Level 4 working with children, individuals and families qualificationRead More -
LB Croydon: Designing and Facilitating a Multi-Agency Strategy Launch: Infant Feeding and Parental Mental Health
Read MoreOur team worked in partnership with Croydon Council and system partners to design, develop and facilitate the launch of Croydon’s Infant Feeding Strategy (2024–2029) and Parental Mental Health Strategy (2025–2029).
Cancellation Policy
Please see our cancellation terms / fees.