The Links between Domestic Violence and Problematic Substance Use
Course
description
This course is specially designed
for non-specialist workers who wish to gain an insight into both
domestic violence and drug/alcohol sectors and whose clients may
present with both issues. Participants will explore some of the
myths and realities around links and causality, and the use of
drugs and alcohol in abusive relationships. It will highlight the
need to approach the dual issues in an integrated way through
partnership working and adequate referral processes.
Please note that this is a
predominantly theoretical course and will not give in-depth
training on safety planning and risk assessment.
Learning
objectives
- To gain a basic understanding of domestic violence
- To explore delegates' own perceptions around drug use and the
links to abuse
- To understand how substances are used by both perpetrators and
survivors within a domestic violence context
- To learn how to respond effectively to clients who are
experiencing domestic violence and problematic substance use
Who should
attend?
Generic workers who are not
necessarily specialists in the drug/alcohol or domestic violence
field (e.g. professionals from police, housing, health and social
work) who wish to raise their general awareness about the dual
issues.
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
Please contact Sophie
Taylor - sophie.taylor@avaproject.org.uk
- the Training & Events Co-ordinator, for information and price
quotes.
