Welsh Women’s Aid – Domestic Abuse Awareness & Continuous Professional Development Feb 2010
Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse Levels 2 & 3
This course offers you the opportunity to gain an awareness of the complexities of domestic abuse/violence, the impact and effects of those who experience violence and abuse within their relationships and own homes.
As well as looking at the wider social underpinning views and the barriers that prevent women seeking help.
This is a one day course that is open to Women’s Aid member groups, formal and informal women groups, to individuals working in areas that come into contact with women and children who may be experiencing domestic violence/abuse
18th February 2010 – Cathays Methodist Church Cardiff
Starting Time – 10am – 4pm Finish
Cost:
Welsh Womens Aid member groups – Standard Rate +VAT per person
External Organisations – £155.00 +VAT per person
Accreditation Fee – £15 per person
Understanding Domestic Violence & Related Services
Levels 1, 2 & 3
You can develop your understanding of the strategic framework for the delivery of services to women and children experiencing domestic violence/abuse.
This comprehensive three day course explores the development of services within national and local strategic contexts, including the values, aims and objectives of organisations that work with those experiencing domestic violence/abuse. Examine the beliefs around domestic violence/abuse and of the social roles of men and women the myths about
Identifying the needs of those experiencing domestic violence/abuse, and the complexities of those needs, the reasons why women stay or return, understanding how domestic abuse/violence affects children, the legal remedies available and how organisations can work effectively together to support women and children experiencing domestic abuse/violence.
This is a three day course that is open to formal and informal women groups, to individuals working in areas that come into contact with women and children who may be experiencing domestic violence/abuse
24, 25, & 26 February 2010 – Cathays Methodist Church Cardiff
Starting Time – 10am – 4pm Finish
Cost:
Welsh Womens Aid member groups – Standard Rate +VAT per person per day
External Organisations – £155.00 +VAT per person per day
Accreditation Fee – £15 per person
Understanding the effects of Domestic Violence on Children
Level 3
You will be able to identify the impact of domestic violence/abuse on children and young people, looking at the effects of domestic abuse/violence on children’s development.
You will consider the links between domestic abuse and child abuse, looking at research and information sharing that has been undertaken. In addition there is an exploration of how to work with families where there is domestic abuse.
This is a three day course that is open to formal and informal women groups, to individuals working in areas that come into contact with women and children who may be experiencing domestic violence/abuse.
This course is designed for those who work with children, but offers an understanding to individuals working in sectors that come into contact with domestic abuse.
3, 4, & 5th March 2010 – Cathays Methodist Church Cardiff
Starting Time – 10am – 4pm Finish
Cost:
Welsh Womens Aid member groups – Standard Rate +VAT per person per day
External Organisations – £155.00 +VAT per person per day
Accreditation Fee – £15 per person
For more details please contact:
Colette Morgan Accreditation Project Co-ordinator,
Welsh Womens Aid
Tel: 029 20390874
Email: colettemorgan@welshwomensaid.org.uk