Domestic Violence Awareness

Course Title:  Domestic Violence Awareness

Course length 2 hours

Maximum attendees, 20 – 60, 20 delegates per course

This course is suitable for anyone working within health and social care.

Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria

Introduction to Domestic Violence

Understand what domestic violence and abuse is

Discuss prevalence of domestic violence

Abusive Behaviours and the impact on individuals

Explore the different types of abusive behaviours used by perpetrators of domestic abuse

Understand the effects of domestic abuse on the individual

Domestic violence and PTSD

Signs of domestic violence and abuse

Discuss warning signs of domestic violence

Responses to suspicions of domestic violence and abuse.

Discuss what to do if you suspect someone is experiencing domestic violence or abuse (following your company policy and procedures)

Support services available

Discuss support services available