Courses can be tailor-made from the following elements:
- The definition of domestic abuse, and debunking the myth that domestic abuse only relates to physical violence
- The ‘warning signs’ that someone may be at risk of abuse
- The prevalence of domestic abuse, including current statistics, facts and figures
- Why victims stay; an overview of the barriers which can prevent victims from accessing help and support
- An introduction into how the law around domestic abuse has changed, particularly in relation to coercive control
- Safeguarding: what action is required if there is evidence that a client is at risk from domestic abuse
- An overview of the support available for victims of domestic abuse; including the external controls which can be placed upon perpetrators