Domestic Abuse: Safeguarding Children 

(ML2088 - Day One)

2007/08

Overview

Domestic abuse has a major impact on the health and welfare of women and children world-wide. The 1995 World Development Report by the UN shows that, on a world scale, it is a significant cause of disability and death. Domestic violence accounts for almost a quarter (23%) of all violent crime. In 1997, 37 per cent of women homicide victims were killed by their present or former partners (compared to 6 percent of men) more than 3 every week.

(Source:- The British Crime Survey 2000 Home Office).

Aims

To raise awareness of domestic abuse and consider the impact of such abuse/violence upon children.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

�         Understand the extent of domestic abuse both locally and nationally 

�         Recognise the context and impact of domestic abuse on those who experience it

�         Explore the characteristics of abusive relationships including sexual abuse of the victim

�      Have a basic understanding of risk in relation to domestic abuse and the importance of safety planning

�         Understand the importance of multi-agency responses, domestic abuse policy and strategy

�         Be aware of services and resources for domestic abuse

Target Audience:

This course is open to professionals working with children, young people and their families (staff wishing to attend must have attended the introduction to child protection training).

Maximum No of Participants:

20

NVQ Links:

HSC21 / 23 / 24 / 234 / 240 / 31 / 33 / 34 /

3101 / 3102 / 3111 / 319 / 325 / 335 / 395 / 41 / 43 / 44 /

430 / 431 / 433 / 439 / 440 / 452

Social work standards: 1-6

Facilitator:

Tessa Biddington & Jodie Das DV Training Consultants