Event Information:

• Wed

  24

  Feb

  2016

  DSCB/DSAB - Part 3 Challenging Domestic Abuse (Group 4 Refresher/Special Interest)

  9.15 am - 4.30 pmNewcourt Community Centre, Exeter

  DSAB DSCB joint training

  To book a place click here if you work in Early Years click here

  Description:

  This one day course will examine the behaviour of individuals who use abuse in relationships and will enable participants to apply appropriate interventions.  This course is practical and user-friendly.  Participants will experience an enjoyable and productive workshop involving group discussion and participative exercises.

  Brief Outline:

  The aims of the course are to:

  - To increase the safety of victims and children

  - To increase the level of accountability of those using abusive behaviour by naming it with the context of an unhealthy relationship

  - To increase engagement of Practitioners with those behaving abusively

  Who should attend:

  The course is suitable for multi-agency Front Line Practitioners who work with parents, families, children and young people.

  NB Part 1 - Understanding Domestic Abuse (Group 3 Refresher/Special Interest) must be completed before attending the course.

  Course Outcomes:

  By the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to:

  - Identify the themes of abusive behaviour and their possible motivation

  - Recognise the challenges posed by Perpetrators when assessing DVA

  - Identify interpersonal skills necessary to engage with those that may be using abusive behaviour

  - Consider how to avoid collusion with abusive behaviour

  - Know the specialist local projects and an overview of the work they do including how to contact them

  - Increase their awareness of multi-agency best practice in relation to DVA

  - Work within a context of monitoring risk and keep safety at the focus of all practice

  Funding/Cancellation Policy

  You must have the agreement of your Manager or Funding Agency to attend this course, unless you wish to attend in a self-funding capacity.  Please note that if payment is not received for delegates from non-partner agencies 4 weeks before the course is due to run your place may be cancelled.

  Please make yourself aware of the cancellation policy before booking a place as cancellations with less than 4 week's notice of the course date will incur a charge unless a substitute is found.

  To register/amend your contact details or work address or book a place click here

  NB: If no course dates are available/suitable, please add yourself to the waiting list