Joint Health. Improvement Team. Women Training Calendar. Addressing The Issue

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1 7 Joint Health DOMESTIC ABUSE BASIC AWARENESS Improvement Team Facilitators: Penny Burns, Lesley Watson, Ann Fernie, Marie-Claire Dibbern, Lisa Grieve, Anne Sobek, Kay Race, Gillian Myatt, Rita Docherty (2 facilitators Violence per session) Against Venue: Lecture Theatre, Education Centre, Borders General Hospital, Melrose Time: 9.30am 4.00pm Women Training Calendar This one day course has been designed to raise awareness and build an understanding of domestic abuse in the Scottish Borders. Addressing The Issue It is suitable for staff who work directly with clients/patients or those planning/delivering services. By the end of this course participants will be able to: Understand the term domestic abuse as defined by the Scottish Government Challenge popular misconceptions of domestic abuse Describe the impact of domestic abuse on women, children and young people Identify local services and what they offer 1

2 JOINT HEALTH IMPROVEMENT TEAM VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN TRAINING CALENDAR MARCH st March Domestic abuse basic awareness 27 th March Raising awareness of rape and sexual abuse APRIL th April My family hurts MAY st May Domestic abuse and substance use 16 th May Stalking JUNE th June Why doesn t she just leave 11 th June Forgotten Survivors 18 th June Raising awareness of rape and sexual abuse SEPTEMBER th September Domestic abuse basic awareness 29 th September Older women s experiences of domestic abuse OCTOBER st October Why doesn t she just leave 30 th October Stalking NOVEMBER th November My Family hurts 18 th November Raising awareness of commercial sexual exploitation 28 th November Raising awareness of rape and sexual abuse For further course information please contact Penny Burns, Health Improvement Practitioner, Joint Health Improvement Team on or penny.burns@borders.scot.nhs.uk. To book a place please contact health.improvement@borders.scot.nhs.uk or Domestic Abuse Helpline (24 hours) Rape Crisis Scotland Helpline (daily 6pm-midnight) 2

3 Domestic Abuse Basic Awareness Facilitators: Penny Burns, Marie-Claire Dibbern, Lisa Grieve, Anne Sobek, Kay Race, Gillian Myatt (2 facilitators per session) Time: 9.30am 4.00pm Date: 21 st March 2014 and 26 th September Venue: Training Room, Old School Building, Scottish Borders Council This one day course has been designed to raise awareness and build an understanding of domestic abuse in the Scottish Borders. It is suitable for staff who work directly with clients/patients or those planning/delivering services. By the end of this course participants will be able to: Understand the term domestic abuse as defined by the Scottish Government Challenge popular misconceptions of domestic abuse Describe the impact of domestic abuse on women, children and young people Identify local services and what they offer 3

4 WHY DOESN T SHE JUST LEAVE Facilitators: Penny Burns and Elizabeth Parker (CEDAR Coordinator) Date: 6 th June: Training room, Old School Building, Scottish Borders Council 1 st October: Red Room, Langlee Complex, Marigold Drive, Langlee, Galashiels Time: 9.30am 1.00pm This half day session looks specifically at the risks for those experiencing domestic abuse and the barriers faced by women in leaving the abusive relationship. The training is appropriate for frontline staff who may come into contact with women living with domestic abuse. Staff attending this training must have also attended a domestic abuse basic awareness course (please see this calendar for basic awareness dates for 2014). By the end of this course participants will be able to: Understand domestic abuse as a pattern of coercively controlling behaviour Describe the leaving process Identify the barriers to women leaving the abusive relationship Link domestic abuse and risk factors to identify the risks for women who want to leave an abusive relationship 4

5 MY FAMILY HURTS Facilitators: Johnny Costello and Silke Erkes, Children 1 st Borders Domestic Abuse service Date: 24 th April: Ellwyn Room, Langlee Complex, Marigold Drive, Langlee Galashiels 6 th November: Training room, Old School Building, Scottish Borders Council Time: 9.30am 4.00pm Children 1 st Borders Domestic Abuse Service support both adult victims and survivors of domestic abuse as well as children and young people who have experienced it. Through the LetSBsafe2 project, they have built up a wealth of knowledge and experience in working with children and young people who have been affected and work in a therapeutic way to support recovery. This one day course is facilitated by Children 1 st and is aimed at delegates who already have an understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and its impacts on women and therefore must have attended a domestic abuse basic awareness course (please see this calendar for Domestic Abuse basic awareness dates for 2014). It is specifically aimed at practitioners who already work with children and young people. The aim of this course is to raise awareness and build an understanding of children and young people s experiences of domestic abuse in the Scottish Borders. By the end of this course participants will have gained: An increased awareness of the impacts on children and young people who live with domestic abuse An insight into the coping strategies that they may develop as a result An understanding of the ways in which local specialist services support children and young people 5

6 RAISING AWARENESS OF RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE Facilitators: Scottish Borders Rape Crisis Centre Venue: 27 th March: Training Room, Old School Building, Scottish Borders Council 18 th June: Eildon Room, Langlee Complex, Marigold Drive, Langlee, Galashiels 28 th November: Training Room, Old School Building, Scottish Borders Council Time: 9.30am 4.00pm This one day session is suitable for frontline or managerial staff who may come into contact with or are providing a service for adults dealing with the impact of rape or other sexual abuse. The aim of the training is to raise awareness of: Sexual violence such as rape and childhood sexual abuse Ways to improve practice in dealing with adult survivors By the end of the session it is hoped that delegates will have gained information about: The forms of sexual violence Identifying the signs Dealing appropriately with disclosures Sensitive sign-posting to other agencies The legal response for those affected by sexual violence 6

7 RAISING AWARENESS OF COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION Facilitator: Penny Burns and Nic Amos, Joint Health Improvement, NHS Borders Venue: 18 th November: Training Room, Old School Building, Scottish Borders Council Time: 9.30am 4.00pm This one day session is suitable for all staff who work directly or indirectly with women, children and young people and families. Staff attending this training must have also attended a domestic abuse basic awareness course. (please see this calendar for basic awareness dates for 2014). Pre-course information will be circulated prior to attendance on this course. The aim of this training is to: Raise awareness of the different forms of commercial sexual exploitation, the factors and causes that increase women s vulnerability to sexual exploitation (for example poverty, social exclusion, homelessness, addictions and childhood sexual abuse) Consider the range of impacts and harm experienced by women who are directly exploited by men s demand for sexual activity By the end of the session it is hoped that delegates will: Understand the definitions and forms of commercial sexual exploitation for example, pornography, stripping, lap dancing and prostitution Gain an insight of the causes of commercial sexual exploitation linked to gender inequality Understand the broader social and economic factors which limit the choices available to women increasing their vulnerability to sexual exploitation for example poverty, social exclusion, homelessness, addictions and childhood sexual abuse Have examined the local context and surrounding areas Understand the legal context in Scotland including changes to legislation Have knowledge of effective interventions that could be adapted to local services and agencies 7

8 DOMESTIC ABUSE AND SUBSTANCE USE Facilitators: Andrea Beavon and Penny Burns Venue: 1 st May: Training Room, Old School Building, Scottish Borders Council Time: 9.30am 4.00pm This one day course has been designed to support practitioners to understand and make the links between domestic abuse and substance use in order to allow them to support service users more effectively. It is suitable for all staff who work directly with clients/patients or those planning or delivering services. Staff attending this training must have also attended a domestic abuse basic awareness course (please see this calendar for basic awareness dates for 2014). By the end of this one day course, practitioners will be able to: Identify the links between substance use and domestic abuse using a practice and evidence based approach Be appraised of the risks associated with dual occurrence of domestic abuse and substance use Learn about ways in which they can increase the safety of those experiencing domestic abuse Identify ways in which they can work more collaboratively in the Scottish Borders to provide an effective, safe response to survivors of domestic abuse Engage in a supportive environment of shared knowledge and understanding 8

9 *UPDATED COURSE* OLDER WOMEN S EXPERIENCES OF DOMESTIC ABUSE Facilitators: Penny Burns, Kay Race and Yvonne Killean Venue: 29 th September: Committee Room 2, Scottish Borders Council Time: 09.30am 4.00pm This one day session is suitable for frontline or managerial staff who may come into contact with or are providing a service for older women. The aim of this training is to build a solid understanding of the nature and scope of domestic abuse and its impact on older women who experience it, providing the delegates with the confidence and knowledge to deal with the issue in their own work setting. By the end of this session delegates will be able to: Define domestic abuse (as termed by Scottish Government) Appreciate the impact of domestic abuse specifically on older women who experience it and how it affects their behaviour Understand the main issues of providing a sensitive and appropriate response within your service to older women experiencing domestic abuse The afternoon session of this course will now focus on practice development and will be cofacilitated by Yvonne Killean, NHS Borders Mental Health for Older Adults team. This session will allow staff to explore the additional practical barriers to engagement and highlight the benefits of working creatively in partnership with other services including the specialist Pathway Domestic Abuse services. 9

10 Raising Awareness of Stalking Tenacious Terrorism Stalking, Prevalence, Risk and the Law Facilitators: Scottish Borders Stalking Training Group Venue: 16 th May: Training Room, Old School Building, Scottish Borders Council 30 th October: Red Room, Langlee Complex, Marigold Drive, Galashiels Time: 09.00am pm There is a growing problem across the world. It is one that can cause serious harm to both victims and society as a whole, and with the advancement of internet and mobile phone technology providing new and easier ways for stalkers to locate and track their victims; it is inevitable that it will continue to increase. The phenomenon is called STALKING Action Scotland Against Stalking This short session will draw on both the experiences of people who have been stalked and recent legislative developments which have seen the introduction of the recognised criminal offence of stalking. The session is open to frontline or managerial staff who would like to improve their knowledge of stalking and gain practical information about what to do when a stalker engages in behaviours that cause fear or alarm. By the end of the session it is hoped that delegates will be able to: Define stalking Recognise stalking behaviours and the impact that these have on victims Understand the different typologies of a stalker and the different responses that may be required in order to keep a victim safe Identify practical tools and access support / advice about what to do in the event of being stalked 10

11 THE FORGOTTEN SURVIVORS Facilitators: Mandy Gaze (In care survivors, Penumbra) and Penny Burns Venue: 11 th June: Training Room, Old School Building, Scottish Borders Council Time: 09.30am 4.00pm This one day session is suitable for frontline or managerial staff who may come into contact with or are providing a service for clients who have experienced domestic abuse or sexual abuse. Staff attending this training must have also attended a domestic abuse basic awareness course. (please see this calendar for basic awareness dates for 2014). The conflict between the will to deny horrible events and the will to proclaim them aloud is the central dialectic of psychological trauma From the Introduction, Trauma and recovery, Judith Herman, The aim of this training is to build on a basic understanding of domestic abuse and look at how the legacy of trauma may impact on the lives of clients engaged with local services. By the end of the session participants will be able to: Define trauma, identify symptoms of trauma and explore interpersonal and personal consequences Develop an understanding of the recovery process Understand how domestic abuse links to trauma 11

12 UNDERSTANDING PERPETRATOR BEHAVIOUR Facilitators: Ishbel McKenzie, Team leader and training staff from the Caledonian System, Scottish Borders Venue: Please contact the Joint Health Improvement Team to note an interest in attending this course. Dates will be circulated throughout the year Time: 09.30am 4.00pm The Caledonian System is an integrated approach to address men's domestic abuse and to improve the lives of women, children and men. It does this by working with men convicted of domestic abuse related offences on a programme to reduce their re-offending while offering integrated services to women and children. This one day session is being delivered by the Scottish Borders Caledonian System and is suitable for frontline or managerial staff who may come into contact with or are providing a service for men who abuse in the context of an intimate relationship. The aim of this training is to build an understanding of men s domestic abuse and to increase the confidence of agencies to work with them. By the end of this session delegates will have: Created a shared understanding of domestic abuse Explored theories informing our understanding of why some men are abusive Developed confidence in engaging with male perpetrators 12

13 Further information The Joint Health Improvement Team are pleased to offer the following courses/workshops as part of its commitment to support the Violence Against Women Partnership to ensure staff and services are able to provide an effective response to domestic abuse specifically, and other forms of violence against women generally. This training calendar provides a range of different courses in line with the VAW Partnership Strategy for the Scottish Borders. Courses delivered in 2012/13 evaluated well and there has been positive feedback from delegates about the impact of the training on their practice. Please see the calendar for the full range of courses offered for 2014 and further information to allow you to decide the courses which best meet your training need. All courses are free of charge. Please book directly with NHS Joint Health Improvement department - details contained in the Training Calendar. Please note: Lunch is not provided for any of the courses listed in this calendar. The following definition of Violence Against Women has been adopted by the Scottish Borders Violence Against Women Partnership, in line with the Scottish Government's Safer Lives: Changed Lives Shared Approach to Addressing Violence Against Women. This Strategy recognises domestic abuse as a form of violence against women. Definition of violence against women (Safer Lives:Changed Lives, Scottish Government 2009) Gender based violence is a function of gender inequality, and an abuse of male power and privilege. It takes the form of actions that result in physical, sexual and psychological harm or suffering to women and children, or affront to their human dignity, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or private life. It is men who predominantly carry out such violence, and women who are predominantly the victims of such violence. By referring to violence as 'gender based' this definition highlights the need to understand violence within the context of women's and girls subordinate status in society. Such violence cannot be understood, therefore, in isolation from the norms, social structure and gender roles within the community, which greatly influence women's vulnerability to violence. Accordingly, violence against women encompasses but is not limited to: Physical, sexual and psychological violence occurring in the family, within the general community or in institutions, including: domestic abuse, rape, incest and child sexual abuse; Sexual harassment and intimidation at work and in the public sphere; commercial sexual exploitation, including prostitution, pornography and trafficking; Dowry related violence; Female genital mutilation; Forced and child marriages; Honour crimes. For further domestic abuse training and events please see Scottish Women s Aid training calendar For courses focusing on working with male victims of domestic abuse please see the Respect website We can provide this information in: - in large print, on audio tape or CD, in Braille and Community Languages To request any of these formats please write, telephone, fax or the Joint Health Improvement Team. SBC HQ, Old School Building, Newtown St Boswells. TD6 OSA. health.improvement@borders.scot.nhs.uk 13 Tel: We accept requests on tape and in alternative formats.