22nd March 2017

Complicated matters (CPD Accredited) The links between experiences of domestic & sexual violence, substance use & mental ill-health

10:00 - 16:30

Course Description

Domestic and sexual violence, substance use and mental ill-health are three issues which often co-exist. And when they do, things can become complicated. This training is designed to ‘uncomplicate’ matters by raising awareness about how the three issues intersect and offer effective ways to engage with individuals and families who are affected by these issues.

Learning Objectives

Understand the links between experiences of domestic and sexual violence, mental ill-health and substance use

Understand the difficulties survivors with complex needs face in making change

Become familiar with ways to encourage survivors to engage with services and how to meet their needs

Understand the impact on children and how to work with the whole family

Identify ways to increase safety for survivors and their children

Know how to ask about each of the issues in an appropriate manner

Have greater knowledge of possible referral pathways and support services

Learn how to hold perpetrators accountable for their own violent and abusive behaviour

Provide practical, adaptable tools which enable organisations to improve policy and practice

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