Domestic Violence - Theory and Practice Level 1: for the drug/alcohol sector

Course description

Participants will explore the behaviours which constitute domestic violence and the ways in which substances are used by both survivor and perpetrator. The complexities in leaving violent relationships will also be covered alongside legal and child protection issues. Participants will also learn practical examples of safety planning, accessing domestic violence services and ideas for more integrated partnership working.

Learning objectives

• To understand the different components of domestic violence and its myths, realities and prevalence
• To learn the legal issues for consideration as a practitioner
• To learn appropriate ways to ask about domestic violence and how to prepare a safety plan
• To understand how to access domestic violence services and examples of effective partnership work.

Who should attend?

Staff from front line drug and alcohol agencies who wish to improve their response to clients who may be experiencing domestic violence.

 

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.

Preventing and Tackling Domestic Sexual Abuse and Violence NOS:

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

BI201 Assess the needs of and risks to victims/survivors of domestic abuse/violence

BI302 Contribute to developing plans towards managing the risk of harm to victims/survivors of domestic and/or sexual abuse/violence

Drug and Alcohol NOS:

HSC3111 Promote the equality, diversity, rights and responsibilities of individuals

AA6 Promote choice, wellbeing and the protection of all individuals

HC335 Contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse

HSC395 Contribute to assessing and act upon risk of danger, harm and abuse

HSC33 Reflect on and develop your practice

AD4 Develop and disseminate information and advice about substance use, health and social well-being

 

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