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The course will be facilitated by AVA (Against Violence and Abuse) over two twilight sessions taking place in the Spring term. The training is offered free of charge to schools and numbers are limited. Please make sure you are able to attend both sessions of the training on consecutive weeks.
This funded training will look at Domestic Abuse theory and specifically how children are affected. Focus will be given to behavioural, emotional and cognitive effects on children, as well as the impact on parenting for both the abusive and the non-abusive parent.
You will:
- Expand on existing knowledge of and experience in domestic violence work
- Explore examples of good practice and projects
- Learn about the impacts / indicators of domestic abuse on children
- Learn about how to respond to disclosures from parents and children
- Learn how schools can engage safely with parents
- Learn how to undertake safety planning and risk assessment with children
- Build confidence in challenging myths and stereotypes.