Summary:This introductory course will raise your awareness of domestic abuse and increase your understanding of survivors and the impact the abuse has on their everyday lives.

Duration:3 hour session (3 CPD points) 10-1 pm

Training session date: 29th April 2025

What does the course cover?

This introductory course will raise your awareness of domestic abuse and increase your understanding of survivors and the impact the abuse has on their everyday lives.

It will cover:

Understanding the myths that surround domestic abuse and how these can be used as a justification for abuse by both perpetrators and society in general.

The dynamics of domestic abuse and coercive control and how abuse creates dependency and fear, keeping the survivor entrapped in the situation.

The different tactics that perpetrators use including both violent and non-violent methods to enforce subordination.

Understanding the impact of domestic abuse on survivors and children.

The barriers to leaving an abusive relationship including how economic abuse is used to restrict freedom.

How to offer a survivor centred response including how to effectively signpost survivors to support.


Who is this training suitable for?
This course is designed for anyone interested in understanding domestic abuse or who is considering working as a volunteer or professional in the domestic abuse sector.

This is an entry level course; we would recommend those with experience of working with survivors join our Award or Certificate in tackling and preventing domestic abuse

Further information:
• In order to access this training you will need a computer and also to be familiar with zoom.
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