Awareness of Domestic Violence and Abuse

Level: Themed

Date/s: 21/09/2017

Time: 09:30 - 16:00

Venue: Fire Service Training Centre, Thompson Street, M4 5FP    View on Map

Requires Introduction to Safeguarding : Y

Cut Off Date For Applications: 20/09/2017

Places left: 25

Course Description

This is a one-day themed course delivered by members of the Manchester Safeguarding Children Board Training Pool.
Domestic Violence and Abuse is prevalent across all areas in Manchester and Nationwide and is a common theme in many Serious Case Reviews. Two women a week in the UK die as a result of Domestic Violence and Abuse.
Please apply for this course if you work with children and/or their families in Manchester and/or need to understand the Manchester strategy on DV&A.
You need to have completed a basic awareness safeguarding course within the past 3 years to qualify for this course.

Aims

The aim of this course is to provide an awareness of Domestic Violence and Abuse.
The trainers will examine how to recognise DV&A, the impact, indicators and response to DV&A.
The course will look at power and control models of domestic abuse, in line with current MSCB and MSAB policy. You will be given the opportunity to understand the Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) and the referral process.

Learning Outcomes

• Define domestic violence and abuse and its prevalence
• Understand the impact on children, young people and victims/ survivors
• Identify indicators of abuse and potential perpetrators
• Explain professional roles and responsibilities 
• Recognise appropriate intervention and support in Manchester
• Awareness of the Risk Indicator Checklist and MARAC process
• Recognise and understand the importance of Professional Curiosity
• Complete an MSCB Training Course Action Plan 

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