Children Under Ten Years Old and Domestic Violence

Course description

The course will look at basic domestic violence theory and specifically how children under ten years old are affected. Focus will be given to behavioural, emotional and cognitive effects on children under ten years old, as well as the links between domestic violence and child abuse and the impact on parenting for both the abusive and the non-abusive parent. There will also be a focus on the effects of abuse on unborn children and their brain development and the impact of post traumatic stress on children. Practical guidance for practitioners will be given on working with schools, how to create a safety plan with children and good practice examples will be considered.  The course will comprise of interactive activities, group discussions and the use of films to illustrate key topics.

Learning objectives

• To expand on existing knowledge of and experience in domestic violence work
• To learn about good practice examples and projects
• To learn how to undertake safety planning and risk assessment with children
• To improve in confidence challenging myths and stereotypes
• To make links between domestic violence and child abuse
• To understand the ways children can be affected by domestic violence.

Who should attend?

Anyone who works directly with children under ten years old for whom domestic violence is an issue. This course is aimed at practitioners with no previous training on domestic violence. For example, this may include Sure Start staff, Victim Support staff, teachers, students with placements in early years settings, health visitors and social workers.

 

National Occupation Standards

This course will help develop the skills and knowledge to support the following National Occupational Standards (NOS) - for more information about NOS click here.

BH202 Challenge public attitudes towards domestic and/or sexual abuse/violence

GK105 Advocate on behalf of victims/survivors of domestic and/or sexual abuse/violence

GK102 Deliver interventions towards increasing the safety of individual victims/survivors of domestic and/or sexual abuse/violence

GK101 Provide access to information for victims/survivors of domestic and/or sexual abuse/violence

DE5 (CJ C205) Establish and maintain contact with victims, survivors and witnesses which acknowledges the effects of their experience

BH203 Promote understanding amongst children and young people regarding domestic and/or sexual abuse/violence

BI401 Identify, and agree interventions to protect children and young people who are at risk of domestic and/or sexual abuse/violence

BI402 Engage with and support children and young people who are victims of domestic and/or sexual abuse/violence

 

Please contact Sophie Taylor - sophie.taylor@avaproject.org.uk - the Training & Events Co-ordinator, for information and price quotes.