Training courses
NOW ACCEPTING BOOKINGS FOR: CPD Older but no Safer Programme
A CPD Certified, awareness raising programme for organisations working with older people.
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BASIC AWARENESS
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
- INTRODUCTION TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
- THE IMPACT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
- EFFECTIVE HELPING SKILLS
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND VULNERABLE ADULTS
- OLDER VICTIMS & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: OLDER BUT NO SAFER
- MULTI-AGENCY RISK ASSESSMENT CONFERENCING (M.A.R.A.C.)
- BESPOKE COURSE DESIGN
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BASIC AWARENESS
Duration: Half day training
Target group: All
The programme gives an introduction to domestic violence, including various definitions, statistics, different forms of domestic violence, effects of domestic violence, the cycle of violence and identify support agencies available to victims. and many different forms of violence which women and children are subject to. The session will also address the support agencies available for victims of domestic violence and abuse.
Contact Colette on 028 2563 2136 or email info@onustraining.co.uk to discuss.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Duration: 1 day training
Target group: All professionals/groups who have a responsibility to respond to victims and perpetrators. It is recommended that participants have completed the half-day introduction session.
Participants will have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in recognising and responding to victims and perpetrators of domestic violence. The programme will address the needs of women with particular vulnerabilities: older women, women with mental health problems, women who misuse alcohol or drugs and pregnant women. Participants will gain an understanding of barriers to seeking help, difficulties in identifying non physical abuse and the helping and hindering factors for victims of domestic violence.
Contact Colette on 028 2563 2136 or email info@onustraining.co.uk to discuss.
INTRODUCTION TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Duration: Half-day training
Target group: All
The participants will gain an understanding of domestic violence, definitions and the impact on health and well-being. The programme will address correct procedures for enquiry including if and when it is safe and appropriate to do so. It will highlight local organisations dealing with domestic violence and referral routes: GP flowcharts and routine screening for midwives and A&E staff.
Contact Colette on 028 2563 2136 or email info@onustraining.co.uk to discuss.
THE IMPACT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Duration: 1 day training
Target group: All individuals who work with children, young people and/or their parents/guardians
The programme explores the impact that domestic violence has on children, young people and their parents. It will examine the different ways in which children may experience violence from infancy to teenage years: possible indicators: managing disclosure: and support networks.
Contact Colette on 028 2563 2136 or email info@onustraining.co.uk to discuss.
EFFECTIVE HELPING SKILLS
Duration: 2 hours training
Target group: All
Participants will gain knowledge of how to respond to a disclosure of domestic violence using active listening and information to maximise options.
Contact Colette on 028 2563 2136 or email info@onustraining.co.uk to discuss.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND VULNERABLE ADULTS
Duration: Half day training
Target group: Of special interest to those professionals/groups working in the adult protection arena.
Participants will gain knowledge of the links between domestic violence and vulnerable adults. They will explore practices that can be implemented to help protect adults that are vulnerable to violence and abuse. The programme consists of practical exercises, case studies, group discussions and DVDs.
Contact Colette on 028 2563 2136 or email info@onustraining.co.uk to discuss.
OLDER VICTIMS & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: OLDER BUT NO SAFER
Duration: 1 day training
Target group: Of special interest to those professionals/groups working with older people in residential or community settings.
Participants will explore domestic violence and older victims, focusing on the impact on victims and families and ways of positively dealing with disclosure. It will look at prevalence, definitions and available research.
Contact Colette on 028 2563 2136 or email info@onustraining.co.uk to discuss.
MULTI-AGENCY RISK ASSESSMENT CONFERENCING (M.A.R.A.C.)
Duration: 1 Day training
Target group: All agencies/professionals who respond to victims and perpetrators of domestic violence.
Participants will gain knowledge about the M.A.R.A.C. process: principles/protocols: management: operational issues: progressing a M.A.R.A.C. : roles and responsiblities: evaluation: accountability: information sharing: referrals: assessment tools.
Contact Colette on 028 2563 2136 or email info@onustraining.co.uk to discuss.
BESPOKE COURSE DESIGN
Our training department offers unique, tailored solutions for clients from across all area of our working spectrum
Our expertise and experience enables us to design courses to suit your needs.
If you wish to discuss the possibility of a course fulfilling your own specialist requirements, Onus offers a bespoke training design service.
To discuss — please contact Colette on 028 2563 2136 or email info@onustraining.co.uk.
Every minute in the UK, the Police receive a call from the public for assistance for domestic violence. This leads to police receiving an estimated 1,300 calls each day or over 570,000 each year. (Stanko, 2000).