Fife Domestic and Sexual                           

Abuse Partnership

An Introduction to Domestic and Sexual Abuse

Tuesday 2 September

Thursday 30 October

Multi-agency Seminar

Content

• A outline of violence against women and gender inequality
• What the impacts of domestic and sexual abuse can be
• How abusers use power and control as a means to control women, children and young people
• Why women stay or return
• How to raise the subject and asking questions
• How to deal with disclosure
• Best practice
• Roles and responsibilities of relevant support agencies

Aim

To develop an understanding of the prevalence, nature, effects and impacts of domestic and sexual abuse.  To discuss service provision, high-light key agencies and their roles and to consider support skills.

Objectives

• Increase knowledge of what constitutes violence against women
• Consider the prevalence of violence and abuse in society
• Examine the possible impacts, effects, indicators and outcomes of domestic and sexual abuse
• Raise awareness of the importance of working in partnership and promoting good practice
• Consider local support agencies/services and their roles

Learning Outcomes

On completing this training participants will:

• Understand the complexities surrounding violence against women and children
• Recognise the difficulties for women leaving or staying away from an abuser 
• Know how to give appropriate and effective support
• Begin to consider implementing new practice in the work place
• Understand  the roles of other agencies and inter-agency working

Delivery method

PowerPoint; group discussion; quiz; DVD & Video; case studies

Target Audience

All staff from the statutory and voluntary agencies who work directly or indirectly with women, children, young people and families. 

Duration

One day (9.30 am - 4.30 pm)

To Book

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