Domestic Abuse Awareness

4th July 2018, 09.30

Leeway is a Norfolk based specialist domestic abuse charity. The domestic abuse awareness training Leeway provides is a half-day interactive programme designed to support delegates to identify the signs of domestic abuse. This training is aimed at people in organisations and voluntary groups who work with adults, children and young people as well as managers and HR professionals.

Course Aims

The Domestic abuse awareness training will:

• develop delegates' understanding of the impact and effects of domestic abuse
• equip you with the knowledge to identify the signs of domestic abuse
• give you the confidence to correctly deal with people who are encountering abuse and refer them to relevant support agencies.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session, the delegates will:

• Have an understanding of what domestic violence and abuse is
• Understand the relationship between domestic abuse and power and control
• Understand differences between stranger violence and abuse and domestic violence and abuse
• Be able to give reasons why people might find it difficult to leave abusive relationships
• Recognise the impact of domestic violence and abuse on children and young people
• Understand some basic difficulties of parenting following domestic abuse

Venue

79 Thorpe Road, Norwich

Further Details

• The training lasts for 3.5 hours and includes a short refreshment break (hot and cold drinks and biscuits are provided). Free parking is available
• The session costs £60 per person (20% discount for charities)

Please contact admin@leewaynwa.org.uk to book your place. Please book your place at least one week in advance.