Professional's Training Courses and Objectives

• Understanding of the statutory definition, nature, and impact of domestic abuse, as well as the dynamics of power and control, including coercive and controlling behaviour
• Understanding of the nature and impact of domestic abuse on children and young people
• Understanding of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021’s key provisions and duties
• How to respond to domestic abuse, including how to recognise signs of domestic abuse; how to ask safely and kindly about domestic abuse; and how to respond to disclosures sensitively and in a way that ensures people's safety
• Understanding what victim-survivors need from professionals
• How to make referrals to Refuge

• Definition of stalking – the difference between stalking and harassment
• Introduction to the impact of stalking on the person who is being stalked
• Introduction to stalker typologies and the stalking behaviours
• Understanding the need for specialists and signposting
• Top tips for victims

• Understand the experiences of men living with domestic abuse in their intimate and family relationships
• Develop skills in responding appropriately to male survivors of domestic abuse
• Recognise the complexities of working with men experiencing domestic abuse
• Understand how to use relevant tools to respond appropriately to men experiencing abuse, including risk assessment and screening tools and referral pathways
• Explore how intersectionality can impact male experiences of domestic abuse

This course is for professionals who come across domestic abuse cases in their professional role to understand risk assessment in these cases. It may be helpful to complete the dynamics of domestic abuse course first to provide a base understanding.

• Understanding of the evidence-based risk factors relevant to domestic abuse
• Recognising the effectiveness of a multi-agency response to victim-survivors of domestic abuse and their children
• How to confidently ask individuals about domestic abuse
• How to confidently use the SafeLives DASH Risk identification checklist as a multi-agency tool in cases of domestic abuse, including stalking and honour-based violence
• Awareness of the principles and practice of safety planning with adult survivors of domestic abuse

• Forms of abuse
• How it can impact everyone
• Signs to look out for (in-person & virtually)
• How to respond and refer
• Domestic abuse policy and guidance

• Enhanced awareness of Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriage
• The use of Forced Marriage Protection Orders (FMPOs)
• Harmful practices and understanding complexities within family dynamics
• Gain confidence when working with victims of Honour Based Abuse, enabling them to recognise the potential signs
• Provide appropriate support, and refer victims to appropriate services

The training that Leicestershire GATE provides aims at ensuring that participants leave with a fuller knowledge and understanding of: 

• Some of the facts and figures pertaining to the Gypsy and Traveller communities in Britain
• An insight into the general cultures and traditions belonging to Gypsy and Traveller communities
• A greater understanding of the actual lived experiences of Travelling people
• The ability to have better informed practice when working with Traveller and Gypsy communities going forward

• To gain an understanding of the DAPP framework
• To begin to understand how to work with perpetrators of DA

• LGBT+ identities/terminology
• LGBT+ experiences of domestic abuse in the UK
• Coercive control in an LGBT+ context
• Barriers in access to safety and support
• LGBT+ affirmative support

• Hourglass – who we are and what we do
• Ageism and abuse
• Explore myths and stereotypes
• Spotting the signs
• Data and research
• Services at Hourglass

• To better understand the prevalence of domestic abuse and its impact on children
• To explore additional risk factors impacting children who are experiencing domestic abuse
• To increase awareness of local support agencies specifically for children experiencing domestic abuse

• Introduction and programme outline
• Working with attitudes & values
• Stigma, survivors of bereavement by suicide and the Hidden Toll®
• Suicide – The Ripple Effect®
• Suicide thoughts and suicide behaviour
• Intention of behaviour versus Outcome of behaviour®
• Possible causes of suicide thoughts
• 'I’m really glad you told me’® - audio visual
• Suicide Safety Guide - 3 Step Model
• Step 1 - Recognise and asking about suicide
• Step 2 - Understanding and exploring options overview
• Step 3 - Helping you cope overview
• Focus on self-care

• What is sexual violence/abuse?
• How to recognise signs of sexual violence/abuse
• Trauma Responses
• How to ask safely, kindly and sensitively about sexual violence/abuse (i.e. the effect of victim blaming)
• The role of an ISVA
• What survivors need from professionals
• How to make referrals to Safeline and what support Safeline can offer

• Understand the prevalence of male sexual abuse in the population
• Understand the barriers to reporting and seeking help for male survivors
• Understand the impact of sexual abuse upon males at different developmental stages
• Understand common coping strategies to deal with the impacts of male sexual abuse
• Understand how to support a male survivor and knowledge of service provision