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Domestic Abuse: Safeguarding Children�

(ML2088 - Day One)

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2007/08

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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).

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Aims

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

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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

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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).

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Maximum No of Participants:

20

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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

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Facilitator:

Tessa Biddington & Jodie Das DV Training Consultants

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