Children and Young People's Experiences of Domestic Abuse
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 09:30 - 16:30
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Fife Domestic and Sexual
Abuse Partnership
Children and Young People’s Experiences of Domestic Abuse Multi-agency Seminar Wednesday 17 September Wednesday 12 November Content
Statistics & Myths
What abuses children encounter when there is domestic abuse in their life
Their feelings, the impacts and effects on their life
How to deal with disclosure
How abusers use power and control with children and young people
Sharing good practice
Roles and responsibilities of relevant support agencies
AimIncrease your awareness of children and young people’s experiences of domestic abuse and how it affects and impacts on their lives. Develop an understanding of the prevalence and potential consequences of domestic abuse on children and young people.Objectives
Highlight the experiences of children and young people living with domestic abuse
Examine the possible indicators and consequences for children and young people
Consider the coping strategies children and young people use
Encourage the notion of partnership working and promote good practice
Look at resources available for work with children young people
Highlight the role of local support agencies
Learning OutcomesOn completing this training participants will:
Understand the difficulties and complexities for children and young people experiencing domestic abuse
Recognise the issues children and young people face in disclosing their experiences
Know how to give appropriate and effective support
Begin to consider applying different practices in the work place
Know the resources that are available and the roles of other agencies
Delivery methodPowerPoint; group discussion; quiz; DVD; case studies Target Audience
All staff from the statutory and voluntary agencies working directly or indirectly with children and young people