Open training
AVA provides a variety of open training courses that take place
at a range of venues across the UK. Please read the outline
for the course you are interested in to ensure the course matches
your abilities and training needs.
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Schedule
September
![[image]](/media/3992/blue.gif) | 9 | Perspectives on Adolescent to Parent Violence, 9 September, London 9 September 2013 An interactive, practical study day on Adolescent to Parent Violence (APV), designed to raise awareness of the topic and provide participants with an opportunity to explore the dynamics of the issue as a profile of domestic abuse. | Book |
| 16 | Young People and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), 16 September, London 16 September 2013 This course will focus particularly on the experiences of adolescents as victims and as perpetrators of violence against women and girls. | Book |
![[image]](/media/4002/orange.gif) | 19 | Counselling and Communication Skills for Frontline Workers, 19 & 20 September, London 19 September 2013 This 2 day course is designed for frontline staff working with victims/survivors of domestic violence. The course will teach participants client centred counselling and communication skills to improve their ability to respond empathically and professionally to victims/survivors of domestic violence. | Book |
October
| 1 | Children Under Ten Years Old and Domestic Violence, 1 October, London 1 October 2013 The course will look at basic domestic violence theory and specifically how children under ten years old are affected. | Book |
| 8 | Meeting the mental health needs of domestic and sexual violence survivors, 8, 15, 22 October, London 8 October 2013 This accredited course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to effectively meet the mental health needs of survivors of domestic and sexual violence. | Book |
![[image]](/media/3997/green.gif) | 11 | Welfare Reforms & Domestic Violence, 11 October, London 11 October 2013 This course is designed for frontline staff working with victims/survivors of domestic violence. The course will provide participants with a working understanding of the impact of recent and forthcoming changes to welfare benefits, social housing and the provision of legal aid for victims/survivors of domestic violence | Book |
November
| 8 | How technology is used to abuse and protect young people experiencing violence against women and girls, 8 November, London 8 November 2013 This one day course will provide an overview of the different ways technology is used to abuse young people. Practitioners will also gain knowledge about how technology can protect young people by increasing their knowledge about abuse and support services. | Book |
December
| 3 | Safeguarding Against Forced Marriage and so called Honour-based Violence, 3 December, London 3 December 2013 The course is designed to increase participants’ knowledge and awareness of forced marriage, so called ‘Honour Based Violence’ and to offer space for reflection on current and future work approaches in order to operate within a good practice framework. | Book |
