Training Courses
Tackling Abusive Behaviour - Taking Responsibility
Please note: this course was formerly called Tackling Perpetrators of Domestic Violence and Abuse
A one day multi-agency course for practitoners who work with adults and families. The course will examine the behaviour of individuals who use abuse in relationships and will enable participants to apply appropriate interventions.
Cost of the Tackling Abusive Behaviour - Taking Responsibility course
Most statutory and voluntary agencies within Devon will receive this training at a reduced price - i.e. £25 inclusive.
The exceptions to this are:
1 Delegates who work for all statutory and voluntary agencies from Torbay, Plymouth or outside Devon, who will be charged the full cost of £70 per delegate;
2) Delegates who work in the private sector (within or outside Devon), who will be charged £70 per delegate.
3) Delegates who work for most voluntary agencies within Devon (excluding Torbay or Plymouth), who will receive the training at no charge (but only three free spaces are offered per course).
NB There is a cancellation charge of £150 if 3 weeks' notice is not provided.
Delegates need to have attended the Tackling Domestic Violence & Abuse 1 day Foundation Course; Domestic Violence and Abuse - The Impact on Children; The MARAC Process in Devon; before undertaking the Tackling Abusive Behaviour course.
Aims
- To increase the safety of victims and children
- To increase the level of accountability of those using abusive behaviour by naming it within the context of an unhealthy relationship
- To increase engagement of practitioners with those behaving abusively
Objectives
By the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the themes of abusive behaviour and their possible motivation
- Recognise the challenges posed by perpetrators when assessing DVA
- Identify interpersonal skills necessary to engage with those that may be using abusive behaviour.
- Consider how to avoid collusion with abusive behaviour
- Know the specialist local projects and an overview of the work they do including how to contact them.
- Increase your awareness of multi-agency best practice in relation to DVA
- Work within a context of monitoring risk and keeping safety at the focus of all practice.
NB This work is the result of national and local research that identifies that the majority of DVA is perpetrated by men towards women.
The course is aimed at practitioners who work with families and could potentially have direct interactions with perpetrators in their own role
Bookings for this course can be made through an online booking system on the link below:
If you encounter any problems with online bookings please contact Claire Birch on 01392 382567 or e-mail: claire.birch@devon.gov.uk
