According to the Home Office in 2011, domestic violence and abuse accounts for 18% of all reported violent crime. It is an issue which profoundly affects the lives of many children- putting them at risk of harm and causing long term damage. In a study of 139 serious case reviews in England 2009-2011, 63% of cases were found to have domestic violence and abuse as a risk factor.
This course will help those attending to develop a good understanding of domestic violence and abuse; the impact it has on children’s lives; and best practice in responding.
The course covers
- What it meant by the term ‘domestic violence and abuse’, and how prevalent it is in today’s society
- How and why it happens
- Who the perpetrators and victims are
- How victims respond to the abuse
- What the indicators are that DVA is happening in a family
- How children perceive DVA, the impact it has on their lives, and how they can react
- Best practice in responding to concerns about DVA
- Where further resources regarding this issue can be found
Our popular training courses
- An Introduction to Child Protection and Safeguarding Children
- Working Effectively To Safeguard Children- Advanced Practice
- Safer Recruitment Practice and Procedure (foundation level)
- Essential Skills in Safeguarding Children Practice for Designated Leads
- Understanding and Responding Effectively to Child Sexual Exploitation