Thank you for your interest in the Domestic & Sexual Violence Training Programme for April 2018 March 2019. Please see below, details of the courses currently on offer, including training pre-requisites and learning outcomes. Please note that lunch is NOT provided on any of the courses. BOOKING YOUR PLACE All courses are open to partner agencies and should be booked via DSVTeam@leicester.gov.uk. A booking form and pre-course evaluation will be required for each request before any bookings will be confirmed. 1 DVSV Booking Form.docx 2 DVSV Evaluation.docx Please note if submitting multiple requests, separate forms are required for each course. All our training is provided free of charge. However, candidates who have confirmed a booking and do not attend/send a representative, or give at least 24 hours-notice of cancellation, will be charged a cancellation fee of 50.00. Page 1 of 28
DOMESTIC & SEXUAL VIOLENCE TEAM Domestic and Sexual Violence Training Programme April 2018 March 2019 CONTENTS: Community Champions Workshops: Please email expressions of interest to DSVTeam@leicester.gov.uk. Booking form NOT required Saturday 12 th May 2018 10.00 13.00 Thorncroft House Saturday 25 th August 2018 10.00 13.00 244 London Road Saturday 24 th November 2018 10.00 13.00 Leics, Saturday 16 th February 2019 10.00 13.00 LE2 1RH Understanding Domestic Abuse Thursday 12 th April 2018 10.00 16.00 Tuesday 5 th June 2018 10.00 16.00 Wednesday 22 nd August 2018 10.00 16.00 RUTLAND Thursday 22 nd November 2018 10.00 16.00 Tuesday 19 th February 2019 10.00 16.00 The Impact of Domestic Abuse on Children, Young People and Families (including parenting) Wednesday 15 th August 2018 10.00 16.00 Wednesday 9 th January 2019 10.00 16.00 RUTLAND Wednesday 6 th February 2019 10.00 16.00 Working with Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Tuesday 31 st July 2018 9.30 12.30 Thursday 8 th November 2018 9.30 12.30 Oadby & Wigston Tuesday 26 th March 2019 9.30 12.30 Working with LGBT Victims of Domestic Abuse Thursday 25 th October 2018 9.30 12.30 Market Harborough Page 2 of 28
Working with Elderly Victims of Domestic Abuse Thursday 6 th December 2018 9.30 12.30 Working with Disabled Victims of Domestic Abuse Thursday 2 nd August 2018 9.30 12.30 Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence and Mental Health Wednesday 13 th June 2018 10.00 16.00 Wednesday 17 th October 2018 10.00 16.00 Domestic Abuse and Substance Misuse Friday 3 rd August 2018 10.00 16.00 Tuesday 13 th November 2018 10.00 16.00 Tuesday 26 th February 2019 10.00 16.00 County Hall DASH Risk Assessment Training Wednesday 2 nd May 2018 10.00 16.00 County Hall Wednesday 16 th May 2018 10.00 16.00 Tuesday 3 rd July 2018 10.00 16.00 NWLDC, Coalville Tuesday 16 th October 10.00 16.00 Thursday 24 th January 2019 10.00 16.00 Wednesday 20 th March 2019 10.00 16.00 Honour Based Violence, Forced Marriage & FGM Tuesday 31 st July 2018 10.00 16.00 Page 3 of 28
Child on Parent Abuse Thursday 26 th July 2018 10.00 16.00 Wednesday 26 th September 10.00 16.00 NWLDC, Coalville 2018 Wednesday 5 th December 2018 10.00 16.00 Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence in Teen Relationships Wednesday 12 th September 10.00 16.00 2018 Thursday 13 th December 2018 10.00 16.00 Tuesday 12 th March 2019 10.00 16.00 Sexual Violence Awareness Training Monday 30 th April 2018 10.00 16.00 Wednesday 12 th December 2018 10.00 16.00 Domestic Violence & Sexual Violence Within BME Communities Thursday 20 th September 2018 10.00 16.00 Wednesday 16 th January 2019 10.00 16.00 Stalking & Harassment Thursday 19 th April 2018 10.00 16.00 Oadby & Wigston Wednesday 6 th June 2018 10.00 16.00 Wednesday 17 th October 2018 10.00 16.00 Wednesday 16 th January 2019 10.00 16.00 Tuesday 19 th March 2019 10.00 16.00 Introduction to Working with Perpetrators Wednesday 9 th May 2018 10.00 16.00 Wednesday 22 nd August 2018 10.00 16.00 Thursday 21 st February 2019 10.00 16.00 County Hall Page 4 of 28
DV, SV & Housing Issues Tuesday 22 nd May 2018 9.30 12.30 Wednesday 19 th September 2018 9.30 12.30 Coercive Control Tuesday 17 th April 2018 10.00 16.00 Tuesday 26 th June 2018 10.00 16.00 RUTLAND Wednesday 12 th September 10.00 16.00 2018 Thursday 15 th November 2018 10.00 16.00 Market Harborough Wednesday 21 st November 10.00 16.00 2018 Thursday 28 th February 2019 10.00 16.00 DV/SV Local Service Offer Wednesday 18 th April 2018 9.30 12.30 Tuesday 15 th May 2018 9.30-12.30 Wednesday 16 th May 2018 9.30 12.30 Charnwood Borough Council Wednesday 20 th June 2018 9.30 12.30 Wednesday 18 th July 2018 9.30 12.30 Thursday 13 th September 2018 9.30 12.30 Wednesday 31 st October 2018 9.30 12.30 RUTLAND Wednesday 14 th November 9.30 12.30 2018 Wednesday 30 th January 2019 9.30 12.30 Wednesday 6 th March 2019 9.30 12.30 Perpetrator Basics Wednesday 25 th April 2018 9.30 12.30 Monday 16 th May 2018 9.30 12.30 County Hall Wednesday 25 th July 2018 9.30 12.30 Wednesday 24 th October 2018 9.30 12.30 RUTLAND Wednesday 23 rd January 2019 9.30 12.30 Wednesday 13 th March 2019 9.30 12.30 Page 5 of 28
Understanding Dual Perpetration in Intimate Partner Relationships Wednesday 5 th December 2018 10.00 16.00 Wednesday 13 th February 2019 10.00 16.00 Page 6 of 28
Community Champions Workshops (3hrs) Anyone working or volunteering in their community, who would like to learn more about domestic/sexual violence and how to spot the signs. Anyone with limited/no knowledge of domestic or sexual violence, wishing to learn more. The course will be of particular interest to those with no prior knowledge of DV/SV, those working or volunteering in faith groups, community groups, local support groups, youth work etc. None. Please email expressions of interest to DSVTeam@leicester.gov.uk. Booking/evaluation forms are not required To be held Saturday 12 th May 2018 Thorncroft House Saturday 25 th August 2018 Saturday 24 th November 2018 Saturday 16 th February 2019 244 London Road Leics LE2 1RH This short workshop will help you to recognise the signs, learn more about the services available locally and give you the chance to get comfortable asking the question. To learn more about the different types of abuse and be able to recognise them. To learn more about local specialist support services and how to access help. Increased confidence in helping to signpost to services Page 7 of 28
Understanding Domestic Abuse (1 day) DVUDA This training provides basic awareness of the issues around domestic violence and abuse. It gives an overview of the impact and how to recognise signs. Suitable for all professionals working with adults or children None To be held Thursday 12 th April 2018 Tuesday 5 th June 2018 Wednesday 22 nd August 2018 Thursday 22 nd November 2018 Tuesday 19 th February 2019 RUTLAND To understand better, what domestic violence is and the current definition used in the UK Be able to define Domestic Abuse as physical violence, sexual violence, psychological or emotional abuse, financial or economic abuse, coercive control, stalking and harassment Be able to appreciate the physical, psychological and physiological impact of domestic abuse on those who it and how it affects their behaviours and choices Be able to clearly understand that Domestic Abuse is targeted, look out for early signs of it, and learn that there are no excuses for perpetrating abuse Understand the main issues of providing a sensitive and appropriate service to a victim, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse Understand how abusers will misuse any power and control over a victim using the Duluth Power & Control Wheel Page 8 of 28
The Impact of Domestic Abuse on Children, Young People and Families (1 day) DVIMPCYP This one day course is suitable for frontline professionals who come into contact with young people who may have been victims of, or witnessed, domestic abuse, in their day to day work. Or those who come into contact with parents or whole families affected by abuse. The course will be of particular interest to those who work in children s safeguarding, education, youth services and health To be held Wednesday 15 th August 2018 Wednesday 9 th January 2019 RUTLAND Wednesday 6 th February 2019 To identify and increase understanding of the short term effects of domestic violence on children, young people and families To identify and increase understanding of the long term effects of domestic violence on children, young people & families To increase understanding of how a perpetrator uses children to control their victim and how this can affect the victim s parenting abilities To increase understanding of the dynamics of abusive relationships between young people Page 9 of 28
Working with Male Victims of Domestic Abuse (1/2 day) DVMALEVIC This half day course is suitable for frontline professionals who come into contact with victims of domestic abuse in their day to day work. The course will be of particular interest to those who work in adult safeguarding, housing, health, social work, citizen s advice or local Victim Support. To be held Tuesday 31 st July 2018 Thursday 8 th November 2018 Oadby & Wigston BC Tuesday 26 th March 2019 To identify and increase understanding of the impact that domestic abuse has on male victims To identify and increase understanding around the specific risks and barriers to a male victim when faced with domestic abuse To identify and increase understanding of the short & long term effects of domestic abuse on male victims To identify and increase awareness of the support available to male victims Page 10 of 28
Working with LGBT Victims of Domestic Abuse (1/2 day) This half day course is suitable for frontline professionals who come into contact with victims of domestic abuse in their day to day work. The course will be of particular interest to those who work in adult safeguarding, health, LGBT support groups, citizen s advice or local Victim Support To be held Thursday 25 th October Market Harborough To identify and increase understanding of the impact that domestic abuse has in LGBT communities To identify and increase understanding around the specific risks and barriers to victims from the LGBT community when faced with domestic abuse To identify and increase understanding of the short & long term effects of domestic abuse on victims from the LGBT community To identify and increase awareness of the support available to victims from the LGBT community Page 11 of 28
Working with Elderly Victims of Domestic Abuse (1/2 day) DVELDVIC This half day course is suitable for frontline professionals who come into contact with victims of domestic abuse in their day to day work. The course will be of particular interest to those who work in adult safeguarding, housing, health, social work, elderly support groups, citizen s advice or local Victim Support To be held Thursday 6 th December 2018 To identify and increase understanding of elder abuse To identify and increase understanding of the short and long term effects of domestic violence on elderly victims Look at the specific risks & barriers a victim may have when dealing with this type of abuse Page 12 of 28
Working with Disabled Victims of Domestic Abuse (1/2 day) This half day course is suitable for frontline professionals who come into contact with victims of domestic abuse in their day to day work. The course will be of particular interest to those who work in adult safeguarding, social work, housing, health, citizen s advice or local Victim Support To be held Thursday 2 nd August 2018 To identify and increase understanding of disabled victims of abuse To identify and increase understanding of the short and long term effects of domestic violence on disabled victims Look at the specific risks and barriers a victim may have when dealing with this type of abuse Page 13 of 28
Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence and Mental Health (1 day) DVSVMH This one day course is suitable for frontline professionals who come into contact with victims of domestic abuse or sexual violence in their day to day work. The course will be of particular interest to those who work in adult safeguarding, social work, housing, health, citizen s advice or local Victim Support To be held Wednesday 13 th June 2018 Wednesday 17 th October 2018 To identify and increase understanding of the impact that domestic abuse and sexual violence has on mental health To identify and increase understanding the barriers a victim has when faced with these issues To identify and increase understanding of the short and long term effects of domestic abuse and sexual violence on mental health Page 14 of 28
Domestic Abuse and Substance Misuse (1 day) This one day course is suitable for frontline professionals who come into contact with victims of domestic abuse in their day to day work. The course will be of particular interest to those who work in adult safeguarding, social work, housing, health, alcohol or drug services, citizen s advice or local Victim Support To be held Friday 3 rd August 2018 Tuesday 13 th November 2018 Tuesday 26 th February 2019 County Hall, Glenfield To identify and increase understanding of the impact that domestic abuse has on clients with substance misuse issues To identify and increase understanding of the barriers a victim has when faced with these issues To identify and increase understanding of the short and long term effects of domestic violence on clients with substance misuse issues Page 15 of 28
DASH Risk Assessment Training (1 day) DVDASH This one day course is suitable for frontline professionals who come into contact with victims of domestic abuse in their day to day work. The course will be of particular interest to those who work in children s or adult s safeguarding, education, housing, health, alcohol or drug services, citizen s advice, or local Victim Support To be held Wednesday 2 nd May 2018 County Hall, Glenfield Wednesday 16 th May 2018 Tuesday 3 rd July 2018 Tuesday 16 th October 2018 Thursday 24 th January 2019 Wednesday 20 th March 2019 NWLDC, Coalville This course enables delegates to build confidence and develop essential skills to: Recognise & respond to the signs of domestic abuse Understand the barriers faced when asking the question and managing a response to a disclosure Identify a victim s level of risk using the DASH risk checklist Refer a victim to a specialist domestic violence service or MARAC so that they can receive the right support On completion of the course, delegates will be able to: - Recognise and understand the signs of domestic abuse - Develop the confidence and practical skills needed to appropriately respond to victims of domestic abuse - Learn how to refer domestic abuse victims to the most relevant local services Page 16 of 28
Honour Based Violence, Forced Marriage and FGM (1 day) This one day training increases an understanding of the dynamics of abusive relationships between victims of honour based violence, forced marriage and their families. The course will be of particular interest to those who work in adult safeguarding, education, health, citizen s advice or local Victim Support To be held Tuesday 31 st July 2018 To identify and increase understanding of Honour Based Violence To identify and increase understanding of Forced Marriage To increase understanding of how to protect victims of Honour Based Violence, Forced Marriage & victims that have no recourse to public funds To understand the mandatory reporting requirements Page 17 of 28
Child on Parent Abuse (1 day) DVCOPA This one day training increases an understanding of the dynamics of abusive relationships between children and their parents. It looks at identifying adults at risk and barriers to disclosure. The course will be of particular interest to those who work in adult safeguarding, social work, health, citizen s advice or local Victim Support To be held Thursday 26 th July 2018 Wednesday 26 th September 2018 Wednesday 5 th December 2018 NWLDC, Coalville To increase the understanding of why children and young people use violence towards their parents To increase the understanding of children s and young people s use of violence. To increase the understanding of how domestic violence can impact on the parent/carer when a child has perpetrated violence against them Look at the specific risks and barriers a victim may have when dealing with this type of abuse To increase the understanding of the types of interventions for children using violence Page 18 of 28
Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence in Teen Relationships (1 day) DVSVTEEN This one day course is suitable for frontline professionals who come into contact with young people in their day to day work. It aims to increase understanding of the effect of abuse or violence in young relationships and how to identify signs. The course will be of particular interest to those who work in children s safeguarding, education, youth services and health To be held Wednesday 12 th September 2018 Thursday 13 th December 2018 Tuesday 12 th March 2019 To identify and increase understanding of the impact that domestic abuse and sexual violence has on young people s relationships To identify and increase understanding the barriers a young person has when faced with these issues To identify and increase understanding of the short & long term effects of domestic violence and sexual violence on young people Page 19 of 28
Sexual Violence Awareness Training (1 day) SVAWARE This half day sexual violence awareness training aims to increase participants understanding on how to identify and respond appropriately to victims and survivors of rape, sexual assault and abuse To be held Monday 30 th April 2018 Wednesday 12 th December 2018 To develop an awareness of the dynamics and magnitude of rape, sexual assault and a brief insight into rape trauma syndrome To recognise the myths and realities faced by victims and survivors of serious sexual assaults To be able to recognise the reactions to rape and sexual assault To recognise and understand some of the challenges and barriers faced by some groups of survivors Develop confidence and skills when dealing with disclosures of rape, sexual assault and abuse Have an awareness and knowledge of local and national support services Page 20 of 28
Domestic Violence within BME Communities (1 day) DVBME This one day training increases an understanding of the dynamics of abusive relationships between victims within BME communities. It looks at cultural or community factors and gives an understanding of barriers to disclosure. The course will be of particular interest to those who work in adult safeguarding, education, health, citizen s advice or local Victim Support To be held Thursday 20 th September 2018 Wednesday 16 th January 2019 To identify and increase understanding of domestic abuse in BME communities To identify barriers to accessing support To increase understanding of how to protect victims of domestic abuse from within BME communities Page 21 of 28
Stalking & Harassment (1 day) DVSANDH This one day course is suitable for frontline professionals who come into contact with victims of domestic abuse in their day to day work. It looks at the links between domestic abuse and sexual violence with stalking and harassment and how to identify signs and risks. The course will be of particular interest to those who work in adult safeguarding, health, alcohol or drug services, citizen s advice or local Victim Support. To be held Thursday 19 th April 2018 Oadby & Wigston Wednesday 6 th June 2018 Wednesday 17 th October 2018 Wednesday 16 th January 2019 Tuesday 19 th March 2019 To identify and increase understanding of stalking and harassment To identify and increase understanding of the impact that stalking & harassment has on victims of domestic abuse To identify and increase understanding of the law in relation to stalking and harassment To identify and increase awareness of the support available to victims of stalking and harassment Page 22 of 28
Introduction to working with perpetrators (1 day) DVPERPS This training is suitable for professionals who through their work, need to have an understanding of how to effectively engage DV perpetrators in changing their behaviour, such as social workers, health visitors, family support workers and those that work in the criminal justice system. Participants should be working currently with families/couples where DV is prevalent and have already attended Understanding Domestic Abuse and/or DASH risk assessment training To be held Wednesday 9 th May 2018 Wednesday 22 nd August 2018 Thursday 21 st February 2019 County Hall, Glenfield Participants will be able to: Identify eligible/suitable clients for a perpetrator programme and be able to make a referral to the Jenkins Centre Understand how the Jenkins Centre fits within the wider provision of DV/SV services Understand how perpetrators use power and control in abusive relationships Develop skills in effective questioning and interviewing techniques for perpetrators of DV Know and develop ways of responding to perpetrators in the best interests of victim/child safety Understand which factors contribute to increased risk for victims and children Page 23 of 28
DV, SV & Housing Issues (1/2 day) DVSVHSG This half day course is suitable for frontline professionals that come into contact with victims of domestic and/or sexual abuse in their day to day work. The course will be of particular interest to those who work in adult safeguarding, social work, alcohol or drug services, citizen s advice or local Victim Support To be held Tuesday 22 nd May 2018 Wednesday 19 th September 2018 Participants will be able to: To look at the housing options for victims of domestic abuse and/or sexual violence To identify barriers and risks faced by victims of domestic abuse and/or sexual violence with housing To outline what support is available for victims of domestic abuse and/or sexual violence with housing Page 24 of 28
Coercive Control (1 day) DVCOERCONT This full day course is suitable for frontline professionals who come into contact with victims experiencing domestic abuse and/or sexual violence in their day to day work. It aims to increase understanding of coercive control and how to identify signs. The course will be of particular interest to professionals that would like to understand coercive control, what the new legislation is about and how to improve practice when supporting victims experiencing this type of abuse To be held Tuesday 17 th April 2018 Tuesday 26 th June 2018 Wednesday 12 th September 2018 Thursday 15 th November 2018 Wednesday 21 st November 2018 Thursday 28 th February 2019 RUTLAND Market Harborough Participants will be able to: Identify and increase understanding of coercive control where there is domestic abuse and/or sexual violence To identify and increase understanding around the definition of coercive control and new legislation To identify and increase understanding of the short & long term effects of coercive control within an abusive relationship To improve practice when responding to the needs of victims experiencing coercive control where domestic and/or sexual abuse has been identified Page 25 of 28
DV/SV Local Service Offer (1/2 day) DVSVOFFER This half day course is suitable for anyone who wants to increase their knowledge about the broad range of domestic and sexual violence services that UAVA provide across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to victims/survivors, children, perpetrators and professionals. The course will focus on referral routes in to UAVA, how to complete a referral, how services aim to meet the needs of whole families and what practical tools practitioners can use to protect and support victims of DV/SV such as Domestic Violence Protection Orders and the use of disclosure schemes such as Clare s Law. None. This course is aimed at all professionals who want to increase their knowledge about UAVA services. To be held Wednesday 18 th April 2018 Tuesday 15 th May 2018 Wednesday 16 th May 2018 Wednesday 20 th June 2018 Wednesday 18 th July 2018 Thursday 13 th September 2018 Wednesday 31 st October 2018 Wednesday 14 th November 2018 Wednesday 30 th January 2019 Wednesday 6 th March 2019 Loughborough RUTLAND Participants will be able to: Increased knowledge and understanding around the range of UAVA DV/SV services Improved understanding on the referral routes and key information needed for a referral Improved awareness on the range of tools available to protect victims/survivors of DV/SV Page 26 of 28
Perpetrator Basics (1/2 day) DVPERPBASICS This half day course is designed to increase knowledge, confidence and skills in being able to talk to perpetrators of DV in a safe, motivating and effective way in order to assess suitability for a Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programme. The course will focus on do no harm principles and aims to allay practitioners fears about doing the wrong thing, whilst focusing on keeping victim safety at the heart of all our practice. Participants should have a basic knowledge of DV and have at least attended basic DV training. Participants should NOT attend this course and the Intro to Working with DV Perpetrators training. This course is ONLY suitable for practitioners who will come into direct contact with perpetrators in their daily work such as social workers, probation officers, family support workers etc. To be held Wednesday 25 th April 2018 Monday 16 th May 2018 Wednesday 25 th July 2018 Wednesday 24 th October 2018 Wednesday 23 rd January 2019 Wednesday 13 th March 2019 COUNTY RUTLAND Participants will be able to: Increased understanding and skills in being able to safely talk to perpetrators about their abusive behaviour Increased understanding about do no harm principles and victim safety Increased understanding on the suitability of perpetrators to attend a Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programme Page 27 of 28
Understanding Dual Perpetration in Intimate Partner Relationships (1 day) DVDUALPERP This full day course aims to increase participants understanding of the variations of violence and abuse in intimate partner relationships such as primary perpetration, dual perpetration, victims who use violence etc., in order that safe assessments of the nature of the dynamics within abusive relationships can be made. Participants will learn about the most appropriate interventions with couples and families that will decrease risk and increase safety. This course is only suitable for practitioners who have undergone prior domestic violence training and will, as part of their work, come into contact with families where domestic violence is a prevalent issue. To be held Wednesday 5 th December 2018 Wednesday 13 th February 2019 Participants will be able to: Increased understanding of the typologies of domestic violence including dual perpetration, situational couple violence, primary perpetration and victims who use violence and the application of these to case studies Increased knowledge on how to safely talk to and assess clients where both parties are using violence. Improved awareness of the dynamics in relationships where violence is used by both parties Improved understanding of do no harm principles in working with families where domestic violence is prevalent Page 28 of 28