An introduction to Domestic Abuse/Sexual Violence for those who have had no or little, previous training or pro experience.

Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Level 1 (Foundational Knowledge)

An introduction to domestic abuse and sexual violence for those who have had no or little, previous training or previous professional experience in domestic abuse and sexual violence. This course and is designed for people who work indirectly with people affected by domestic abuse or as an introduction to our level 2 course

Covered within this half day course is an introduction to:

What Domestic abuse and sexual violence is including the link with CSE

Coercive Control

The impact that abuse has on victims and to be able to recognise the signs & indicators

Stalking, harassment and honour-based abuse

Information Sharing

Routine enquiry with victims and signposting them to specialist support

At the foundation of all DASV training is an understanding and awareness of controlling and coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship. Barnardo's Safer Futures recognise that people are affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence exist in all areas of society. We provide training for all professionals across all sectors.

Booking Conditions

This training is funded only for individuals who work and/or reside in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. If you are booking with an address outside of Cornwall, please contact us via email in advance to ensure your booking is not cancelled. Out of county bookings will be cancelled without warning. If you would like this training for your team,, please contact the training team for procurement options - saferfuturestraining@barnardos.org.uk.

Participants are expected to have their camera on throughout the duration of the course. Visual cues play an important part in the facilitator being able to recognise how delegates are feeling and to monitor the wellbeing of the group. Keeping cameras on also encourages engagement and communication; This is an interactive course with activities throughout.

Laptop sharing between attendees within the same workplace is not permitted. Each person attending the training must be signed up individually and using their own device. We offer bespoke group training, please contact us if you feel this would best suit your organisation.

Cancellations can be made through your Eventbrite account, or via 'Manage my booking' on the original booking confirmation. Non attendance and failure to cancel your booking will result in an email sent to your line manager with details of the missed session, and the commissioning team will be made aware of repeat non-attendance.

By booking a space on training, you understand that your booking information will be shared with Cornwall Council, commissioners, and funding providers as part of funding requirements. Your organisation will also be charged for the unused training place.

Please read through course descriptions prior to booking to ensure your professional experience, responsibility and previous training will support the level of learning of each session. Please refer to the flow chart below to ensure you have a smooth professional development journey with us.

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