Training Packages for Professionals 09
Domestic Abuse Awareness
Half day training – 3.5 hours duration
Topics covered:
- What is domestic abuse?
- Prevalence (local and national)
- Myths and stereotypes
- What are the effects of domestic abuse on adults and children?
- Barriers to seeking help
- Risk factors and risk assessment
- Local services and support
Domestic Abuse and the Impact on Children & Young People
Half day training – 3 hours duration
A more in depth exploration of the impact of domestic abuse on children and young people looking at:
- Every Child Matters outcomes
- Case studies
- Good practice examples
- Local services and support
Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences – awareness raising for professionals
Half day training – 3.5 hours duration
Topics covered:
- What is a MARAC?
- The MARAC process
- Using the Risk Indicator Checklist
- Information sharing and legal thresholds
- MARAC Action Planning
These training packages can be combined or stand alone (e.g. Domestic Abuse Awareness combined with Effects on Children and Young People full day 6 hour session), they can be delivered to multi agency or single agency groups. Handouts, resources and links for further information provided.
Cost £200 per half day, £300 per full day
Venue costs and lunch not included
Freedom Programme Training for Trainers
2 day course covering the facilitation of the 12 awareness programme for women.
Lesson plans and handouts provided.
Offered approximately once a year
£200 per participant – venue costs and lunch included
North Derbyshire Women’s Aid (established 1985) have been providing the above and similar packages for several years.
Comments from recent participants:
‘for a very difficult subject the presenters managed a cheerful and engaging presentation. Thankyou’
‘very helpful and useful’
‘very good event, well worth coming to’
‘interesting and useful’
For more information contact:01246238248
Senior Workers, North Derbyshire Women’s Aid, West Bank House, Albion Road, Chesterfield S40 1LL
