Domestic Abuse Awareness

How long is the training session?

This training session is a half day - 3 hours.

What will I learn?

At the end of this training session you will be able to:

Consider the different forms of violence and abuse and how they interrelate
To name and talk about the acts that are perpetrated against victims to enable participants to recognise and describe domestic violence/abuse
To dispel myths and stereotypes that prevail about domestic abuse/violence
To define domestic violence
To understand the extent and prevalence of domestic violence and abuse
To understand the complexities of why victims find it difficult to leave
To examine how to offer effective long-term supportive contact
To understand how to respond to disclosures of abuse and responsibilities and limits regarding information Sharing

How do I book the training?

Please email [email protected] to book this training

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Therapeutic Programmes

Triple R is Safer Places' main trauma informed Domestic Abuse Programme which has three aims: To enable victims/survivors to recognise the abuse and its impacts on them and their children. To enable them to recover from the abuse and support their children to do so. To develop resilience by building on their strengths and addressing challenges in order to build a better sustainable safe future for themselves and their families We also run a Money support programme
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Vision Safer Places vision is a society where everyone lives a life free from fear and abuse
Help in a Crisis

If you or your children are in immediate danger, call the police on 999. If you are not in immediate danger and would like to talk to us about your options, call our helpline on 03301 025811. We will provide you with the support and information you need to consider your options and decide what to do to improve your safety and that of your children.