Sheffield

LIVE, ONLINE SESSION – Domestic abuse signs, indicators and referral pathways – beginners (Sheffield workers)

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Learn about; what is domestic abuse (DA), the signs, indicators and effects, how to refer to specialist services, how can the specialist services help.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course participants should:

  • Be familiar with signs of domestic abuse, pathways and processes as a whole and each agency’s role within that system;
  • Have raised awareness of the realities and effects of domestic abuse on children and adults;
  • Be able to identify resources in Sheffield to support victims of domestic abuse;
  • Be aware of the prevalence of domestic abuse in Sheffield; and
  • Be familiar with basic knowledge of the legal framework and policies relating to domestic abuse and safeguarding.

This course is suitable for all staff and carers based in Sheffield working with children and young people and who are involved in multi-agency partnerships.

It is advisable to complete “Domestic Abuse signs, indicators and referral Pathways”  BEFORE you complete  “Domestic abuse, risk assessment and MARAC” as the second course builds upon the first course.

LIVE ONLINE SESSION – Young people and domestic abuse (Sheffield workers)

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A course looking at young people and the impacts of domestic abuse.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course participants should:

  • Have increased knowledge of the definition of domestic abuse in relation to age;
  • Have increased knowledge of the risk to young people;
  • Be able to challenge some myths regarding young people and Domestic abuse;
  • To look at the impacts on young people experiencing Domestic Abuse and how to assess the risk- The DASH tool;
  • To look at what support networks are available to young people.

This course is suitable for all staff and carers based in Sheffield working with children and young people and who are involved in multi-agency partnerships.

LIVE, ONLINE SESSION – Safeguarding Children and Domestic Abuse (Sheffield Workers)

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Learning outcomes

By the end of the course participants should:

  • Have raised awareness of the realities and effects of domestic abuse on children and adults;
  • Be able to identify resources in Sheffield to support victims of domestic abuse;
  • Be aware of the prevalence of domestic abuse in Sheffield; and
  • Be familiar with basic knowledge of the legal framework and policies relating to domestic abuse and safeguarding.

Timings include half hour lunch break.

LIVE, ONLINE SESSION – Older People and Domestic Abuse (Sheffield workers)

This course covers:

  • Older people as hidden victims.
  • The issues and effects of domestic abuse (DA) on older people.
  • The complexities older people may experience in abusive situations.
  • The challenges of working with an older group of victims and adopting a tailored approach.
  • Sheffield Pathways for referring to DA services.
  • What DA Services exist in Sheffield.