Domestic Abuse: Recognising and Responding

Purpose

To provide an update about the extent, severity and relevance of Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse to your practice in Health and Social Care.

Learning Outcomes

• Have increased knowledge of the definitions and range of Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse.
• Increase awareness of the impact of Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse on victims.
• Improve knowledge of the Northern Ireland Legal Framework in relation to Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse.
• Know how to respond if a victim discloses Domestic Violence and Abuse.
• Gain information on safety planning and available resources / contacts to protect the victim and their children.
• Discuss Routine Enquiry-Confident to ask – ready to respond

Audience

All staff working in Health and Social Care

Method

Online or face to face delivery

To complete this programme online you must join using a device which has a functioning camera and microphone.

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