Course Profile: Domestic Violence (1-2 Days)
This difficult subject is presented in a safe and supportive environment with clear guidelines and an understanding that statistically one in four women and one in six men will have experienced domestic violence at some point in their lives. There is a high possibility that in most groups at least one participant will find the course highly challenging from a personal perspective. The course is facilitated with this awareness in mind whilst making it explicit that the focus of the course is developing awareness and best practice as professionals. This course aims to clarify the confusing questions arising from working with Domestic Violence. Participants will be shown various methods of dealing with the people involved in violent relationships. The course is informed by the Domestic Crime and Victims Act 2004 and information from Women’s Aid, Respect, the National Centre for Domestic Violence and a range of academic resources. Courses can be tailored to suit organisations’ specific requirements and may include Risk Assessment.
The course provides some knowledge for
QCF: HSC024; 036; 3028; 3033
NHS KSF: HWB1.2: HWB3.2; HWB7.2
CIS: 6; 7.1; 7.2; 7.4; 7.5; 7.6
 		 The course is designed for Health, Support and Social Workers in a variety of settings and with a range of service user groups.
The course will assist organisation to deliver CQC Outcome 7.
Learning outcomes

By the end of the course learners should understand:

• What is meant by ‘Domestic Violence’ and ‘Abuse’
• The range of people who may be perpetrators and survivors
• The extent of the problem as shown by current research
• Commonly held myths that surround Domestic Violence
• That Domestic Violence and Abuse are maintained within a system of power and control as defined by Duluth
• What is meant by ‘healthy’ and ‘unhealthy’ relationships
• Why survivors stay in abusive relationships including: fear, economic dependency, belief that the abuser will change,
  isolation, social and cultural reasons, religion, children and failure of the system to meet needs
• The impact of Domestic Violence on children and what children need
• Diversity issues within Domestic Violence and specific practice issues
• How the law aims to support survivors of domestic violence.*
• Issues of power in relation to Domestic Violence and now to adopt a survivor focused response
• How to spot signs of Domestic Violence and appropriate responses
• Best practice when working with survivors including: safety, dignity, support, diversity and access, empowerment,
  participation and a multi-agency responses
• Resources available nationally and locally for survivors and perpetrators*
• Domestic violence as a political issue and how this impacts on services offered
• The impact of working with Domestic Violence on workers - identifying models of Good Practice including: professional
  boundaries, effective Supervision, peer and professional support

*Trainers are aware of the current climate of change in respect of these areas and endeavor to present the most relevant information
The course will use resonant case scenarios to illustrate the complexity of relationships involved. Delegates will be invited to participate. Other methods will include:
PowerPoint Active learning Group work – small and large
Feedback Tutor presentation Handouts