Domestic Violence and Abuse; a safeguarding concern (NW221213A)

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SubjectSafeguarding
DescriptionThe session will focus on the importance of noticing signs of Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA), how to safely respond, how to share concerns and the limitations of confidentiality in safeguarding adults and Children and Young People (CYP).
Additional information

Registration begins at 13:45

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Please be advised that you will be sent an email invite to the meeting no later than 9th December 2022

It is advised that where possible, you use a laptop/PC as this seems to alleviate potential issues.

VenueMS Teams, Webinar  View details
Date & timeTuesday 13 December 2022, 14:00 to 16:00
LecturersDr Gill Smallwood & Allison Wallace-Berry  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeA, B, C, D
Course styleLecture
Core topicGDC Recommended Topic
Catering None
CPD hours2:00
Cost£10.00
Aims

To increase practitioner awareness of DVA as a safeguarding concern

Objectives
  • Clarify the categories of abuse and how to recognise the signs
  • Define the signs of DVA in adults and CYP victims and abusers including ownership language and behaviours
  • Increase confidence in responding safely to DVA as a safeguarding concern
  • Reflect on experiences and explore how they would respond to and record incidents/concerns in the future
Learning outcomes

Following the session participants will have:

  • Increased understanding of the of the categories and signs of abuse.
  • Increased confidence in noticing the signs and symptoms of adult and CYP victim/survivor behaviour
  • Increased awareness of perpetrator behaviours and how to respond safely.