A Better Response to Domestic Abuse

Join us for an impactful training session to learn more about domestic abuse and how to better support those affected. Engage with multi-agency professionals from across the adult, children and community workforce to share experiences and learning . Let's work together towards creating a safer community for our families.

By the end of the session, participants will:

• Confidently define domestic abuse and be able to recognise signs and impact earlier and respond to better support all victims of abuse​
• Understand Coercive Control and dynamics when adults have additional support and safety needs.​
• Identify different types of domestic abuse and the risks of harm associated with each type.​
• Understand the DASH RIC and other assessment tools​ to assess the risk of harm
• Recognise when harmful behaviour poses a risk of imminent significant harm or homicide.​
• Identify primary perpetrator and appropriate disruption tactics.​
• Understand the immediate and long term impact on victims and associated children.​
• Recognise and understand Trauma and the impact on victims of domestic abuse, children impacted by domestic abuse and vulnerable adults impacted by it.​
• Understand Best Practice Safety and Support Planning to ensure safety of those at harm is enhanced and risk is reduced.​
• Understand the importance of a multi-agency approach, and the remits of partner agencies to promote collaborative working.​
• Recognise the impact on professionals to ensure you are looking after yourself and colleagues.

Host or Publisher Blackpool Safeguarding Partnerships (MASA, BSAB, BSafe)