Aims and Objectives

This is an advanced training course which follows on from Basic Awareness and CAF/Threshold training. It is an Intermediate Level course which explores the impact of domestic abuse on children and young people and considers professional roles and responsibilities for recognising and responding to suspected or actual domestic abuse situations.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course participants will have:

  • An understanding of the immediate and longer term impact of domestic abuse on children, both from directly witnessing or indirectly experiencing it

  • Increased knowledge and skills in recognising and responding appropriately to child welfare concerns related to domestic abuse

  • Developed skills in multi-agency assessment and intervention in cases where domestic abuse is a feature

  • An awareness of locally available services and support for families affected by domestic abuse.

Target Audience

Practitioners and managers from statutory, voluntary or private sector agencies who deliver services to children and/or their parents/caregivers.

Training Availability

This training is now available via e-learning and participants can apply by completing and returning the training booking form to:

dscbtraining@doncaster.gov.uk

 

For Domestic Abuse Risk Assessment and MARAC training please use link below:

organisational.development@doncaster.gov.uk