Domestic Abuse - Training

A full training programme is available for professionals in relation to their job role. This training is multi agency and free of charge.

All training sessions are currently being delivered through Microsoft Teams.

All training is free and open to a multi-agency audience for the workforce of Doncaster and Rotherham to support professionals and volunteers in their job roles.  

All training is advertised on BuyDoncaster for those who are registered.   All bookings must be made via Buy Doncaster – advice on setting up these accounts can be gained by e-mailing BuyDoncaster@doncaster.gov.uk if you have any difficulties.

Any queries can be answered by e-mailing andrea.wilkinson-quinn@doncaster.gov.uk.

Courses available

Domestic Abuse Awareness - This course provides a full overview of what Domestic Abuse is, the dynamics af relationships, how to recognise it, asking the question and also how to signpost and support if a disclosure is forthcoming.  This course should be undertaken by those wanting to refresh their knowledge and before undertaking any further training on the programme.  

Once you have completed this domestic abuse awareness training you can apply to be a domestic abuse pin badge wearer.  This is a small enamel badge that shows people that you are trained in domestic abuse and if they talk to you, you will help them get the information and support they need.  On completion of the training email sophie.bishop@doncaster.gov.uk for your badge.

DASH and MARAC - (formerly known as Level 3) - This course is suitable for those professionals that will need to complete the DASH Risk Assessment form and also gives an overview of the MARAC process.  The Domestic Abuse Awareness course should be completed prior to this course unless you have an up to date in depth knowledge of Domestic Abuse.  

Stalking and Harassment - This course is to increase knowledge and understanding of this area of domestic abuse and look at how to support evidence gathering. 

Young People Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence - This course is for professionals working with secondary age pupils to enable them to identify domestic abuse, look at the young people's risk assessment and healthy relationships.  

Coercive and Controlling Behaviour -  This course will increase practitioner knowledge of this area and support evidence gathering for victims.  Developed with the Adult Safeguarding Team this course also takes into account mental capacity when defining domestic abuse.   

Honour Abuse, Forced Marriage and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - This course will support professionals to develop knowledge in these 3  areas of domestic abuse provision and enable signposting to specialist support.  

Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse - This course looks specifically at male victims and how to support them.

Supporting Children Living with Domestic Abuse (primary age) - This course will assist those working with primary aged children and their families to support those who are experiencing Domestic Abuse within a family environment and look at tools to enable decreased risk, increased resilience and moving on to recovery.  

Sexual Abuse Awareness - This course looks at consent, sexual harassment and sexual abuse and support services that are available.

Supporting Older Victims of Domestic Abuse and those with care and support needs - This course is aimed at people who come into contact with older people and people with care and support needs.  It highlights the additional risks and barriers for this group of people.  

Supporting LGBT + victims of Domestic Abuse - This course looks at some of the additional risks and barriers to reporting and accessing support faced Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans people.

Trauma Informed Working Training - Trauma informed working is about looking at what has happened in a persons life that has led them to where they are now, rather than thinking 'what's wrong with them'.  It is about understanding the impact of trauma on a person and how how we can better support them.

Domestic and Sexual Abuse Training Delivered by Microsoft Teams - Dates to August 2024

All sessions run from 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon unless otherwise stated

All bookings will be made via Buy Doncaster – advice on setting up these accounts can be gained by e-mailing BuyDoncaster@doncaster.gov.uk if you have any difficulties.

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