Preventing Murder and Serious Harm in Domestic Violence & Abuse (one day)
A practical guide to improving victim safety in a multi-agency context
Cost of the 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 £130 per delegate;
2) Delegates who work in the private sector (within or outside Devon), who will be charged £130 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 £125 if 3 weeks' notice is not provided.
Course Aims & Objectives
Aims
- To minimise the risk presented to those experiencing domestic violence and abuse.
- To demonstrate the essential nature of the need to assess risk on an inter-agency basis.
- To develop a countywide response in assessing risk by having a consistent approach for identifying risk factors and maximising safety for victims/survivors.
Objectives
- To understand the need for victim focused Risk Assessment.
- To be able to carry out an effective Risk Assessment within all agency roles.
- To know what to do with Risk Assessment in particular with reference to the MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Council) process.
- To demonstrate the link between Risk Assessment and Child Protection.
Duration
One Day (9.00am – 4.30pm)
Style
This course is practical and user-friendly. Participants will experience and enjoyable and productive workshop involving group discussion and participative exercises.
Number of Delegates
14
Current Availability for Preventing Murder and Serious Harm within Domestic Violence and Abuse Course
This one-day course is currently on hold but in November and December 2009 we will be piloting a half-day course focussing on the MARAC process in Devon. Booking information for these pilots will be advertised in due course.
Please note, new dates will be advertised in the next few weeks so please keep checking our website.
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