Domestic violence – working with children and families

Working with domestic violence in a family situation can be complex and pose challenges. It is important that we understand the complicated systematic dynamics of domesticabuse and intervene in a way that does not inadvertently increase risk.

This full day session aims to:

• Increase understanding of what is domestic abuse: cross government definition, theories and models, and abusive dynamics;
• Review relevant legislation, guidance and policies that help inform practice;
• How to screen for and respond effectively to domesticviolence, decreasing risk and increasing safety;
• Increase understanding of the impact of domestic violenceon children, young people, victims and on parenting;
• Intervening safely with children, victims and perpetrators.

Timing
9.30 Registration & Breakfast
10.00 Start
13.00 Lunch
16.30 Finish

This session is only open to social workers and staff working in social care across the Teaching Partnership (Barnet, Hackney, Haringey, Enfield, and Norwood).

Book your place here