TRAINING
Domestic Abuse Training - Level 1 - Download Here
(Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) & Womens Aid)
Domestic Abuse Training - Level 2 - Dates currently being organised for 2010
(Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) & Other agencies inc Womens Aid)
Freedom Programme Agency Awareness Day
Thursday 2nd September 2010
Cost £30pp (inc lunch)
This training day will give an overview of the rolling programme offered to women. It is hoped by attending the day you will be able to confidently refer clients to the programme. You will see what happens on the course but will also get chance to discuss womens fears about attending and also what they say about being on the course.
To book a place call Denise on 575757 or email manager@womensaidnel.org
AWARENESS RAISING
An Agency Checklist is available - including responses and considerations for workers when supporting victims of domestic violence Find out more
Freedom Programme
A 10-week course about domestic abuse for female victims/survivors. Your clients can join the programme at any week - Download Here
Copies of our Directory of Domestic Abuse Services are available to collect - alternatively you can download a copy HERE
Domestic Abuse Forum
The Domestic Abuse Forum is made up of many agencies working together to raise the awareness of Domestic Violence locally. The forum offers information/literature and training for staff within many agencies, a role that is vital in ensuring they understand the issues and are equipped to respond effectively.
Literature - Safety Planning Leaflets, Posters, Stickers, Leaflets, etc are all available to collect or print off from the literature drop down box
Use the contact link on our home page to recieve regular domestic abuse information
Confidentiality
Always be aware of what you do with the information including what is written down and where it is kept; also think about where you are talking and who can overhear the conversation. Never forget the worst case scenario; in this sort of environment - a breach of confidentiality could result in physical harm or the loss of someone's life! A victim is at more risk at the time they leave the relationship. Already anxious and worried, the person may never have talked to anyone before. Breaches in confidentiality could prevent them from trusting anyone else enough to seek help again.