Domestic Abuse Practitioner Standard: Level 1 Raising Awareness

Why Attend

Attend this session to build a strong foundation in understanding domestic abuse. You'll gain the skills to identify different forms of abuse, recognise warning signs, and connect those affected with the right support agencies—crucial knowledge for all professionals working across agencies.

Learning Outcomes: By the end of the session participants will…

Define domestic abuse and understand its dynamics.

Recognise controlling behaviours and their impact on victims and children.

Identify barriers to seeking help and reasons for staying in abusive relationships.

Learn about support services, procedures, and referral pathways.

Build confidence in responding to disclosures of domestic abuse.

Please Note: for this course there is a requirement to complete pre-course work and therefore applications must be received at least 7 working days prior to the course start date.

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