25 November 2022 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, also known as White Ribbon Day. From that day until Human Rights Day on 10 December 2022, is the 16 Days of Activism. In partnership with the Hampshire Domestic Abuse Partnership, Hampshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (HSCP) are hosting a range of domestic abuse themed training in November and December. These fully funded multi-agency events are available for all professionals working with children and families who live in the Hampshire Local Authority area.
Please see information below regarding upcoming training and how to book your place. Places are available on a first come, first served basis, so be quick to secure your free place.
| An Introduction to Recognising and Responding to Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse
Tuesday 8 November 09.30 – 11.00 |
This webinar will help professionals identify the signs that someone might be a perpetrator, what they might say and the behaviours they might exhibit. It will also assist professionals to understand their responsibilities and what constitutes a safe response to the suspicion that someone they encounter in their practice is a domestic abuse perpetrator. | Book now |
| Responding Well to Disclosures of Domestic Abuse
Tuesday 8 November 12.00 – 13.00 |
Delivered by Stop Domestic Abuse, this training supports professionals in their understanding of what constitutes domestic abuse and best practice when responding to disclosures of domestic abuse. Information will be provided regarding what support is available to victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse and how professionals can signpost or refer. | Book now |
| An Introduction to the Impact of Domestic Abuse on Children Under 10
Wednesday 23 November 09.30 – 11.00 |
This training provides an overview of the impact of domestic abuse with a specific focus on children under 10 years old. Delegates will gain understanding of the ways that children can be affected by domestic abuse and violence and make links between domestic abuse and child abuse. The course is designed to support professionals in recognising the difficulties for parents experiencing domestic abuse and how these impact on their ability to parent, as well as exploring the difficulties for victims of domestic abuse in forming attachments with their children. Delegates will develop knowledge of support available to children and how to refer/signpost. | Book now |
| Coercive Control Awareness Training
Friday 25 November 09.30 – 11.00 |
As professionals it can sometimes be hard to understand the levels to which perpetrators of domestic abuse will go in order to control their victims. This course will develop professionals’ confidence in recognising and responding to this controlling behaviour. | Book now |
| An Introduction to Economic Abuse
Wednesday 7 December 12.00 – 13.00 |
Financial and economic abuse within the context of domestic abuse is not often seen as presenting a risk to a victim. This workshop aims to provide information about what constitutes economic abuse and the complexities around it, together with an awareness of the limitations imposed on the victim of that abuse. | Book now |