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Course name	Domestic abuse: Impact on children and young people
Course dates and times	Dates: 20 November 2024 0930-1230 FULL
Course information	Training delivered in a virtual classroom on MS Teams. It is thought that around one in five children in the UK experience domestic abuse. This course aims to equip professionals already working with children and young people to bring recovery and restoration, through an increased understanding of their experiences of domestic abuse. The course covers how domestic abuse impacts children, at different ages, both directly and indirectly, exploring how trauma can be displayed in their behaviour. It covers both experience of domestic abuse within their family, and young people in unhealthy relationships below age 18, as well as the impact on parenting. Target group Any professionals working with children, young people and parents. Suggested for: early years staff and childminders primary and secondary school teachers and teaching assistants social workers foster carers and adoptive parents parenting and family support workers and health visitors school mentors SENCO’s pastoral managers Pre-course requirements Completion of child protection training (recommended) Completion of Future Learn and University of Sheffield distance learning course Supporting victims of domestic violence Aims and objectives To improve awareness, understanding and knowledge of how a child will be affected by the trauma of DVA. To understand the ways in which domestic abuse impacts on an individual’s parenting style, both as an abuser or a victim. To understand how abusive behaviours may present in a young person’s relationship. To increase knowledge of what support is available for children post domestic abuse, and how front- line staff can assist with recovery. Course handouts Course presentation slides Are they shouting because of me? In plain sight: The evidence from children exposed to domestic abuse
Price	£85 This charge will apply if your agency is required to pay. More information about fees and whether your agency is required to pay: Training programme information and frequently asked questions
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Course evaluation	After attending the course, please click on the link below to complete a course evaluation form: Evaluation form for DA: Impact on Children & Young People