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the nia project is pleased to offer a series of one day training courses which explore particular facets of violence against women and children.
The range of training courses offered are delivered by experienced facilitators and designed to expand participants’ knowledge and provide practical skills in responding and creating effective interventions for women and children.
Below is a list of courses that are being delivered:
Domestic Violence and BMER (black, minority ethnic & refugee) Women
. The course will include…
• Challenging cultural assumptions
• Exploring BMER women’s experience of gender violence
• Examining trafficking and FGM
Available dates: 22nd & 29th October 2008
Sexual Violence
The course will include…
• What is sexual violence?
• Dispelling myths about rape
• Legal definitions and impact
• How to offer effective support and advice
Available dates: 30th October 2008
Domestic Violence and LGBT
.The course will include…
• Defining what is LGBT- Exploring myths
• Defining heterosexism
• Barriers and good practice
Available dates: 5th & 12th November 2008
Refuge Support for Substance misusing Women
The course will include…
• Safety; for service user & support worker
• Safety planning for women with substance misuse
• Effective partnership working with substance misuse support agencies
Available dates: 7th November 2008
Violence against Disabled Women
The course will include…
• Definitions of the social model of disability
• Access needs and adjustments
• Context of gender violence on disabled women
• Assumptions and interventions
Available dates: 14th November 2008
Domestic Violence, Children and Young People
The course will include…
• Effects of domestic violence on children and young people
• Domestic violence - a child protection issue?
• Effective intervention for children and young people
Available dates: 19th November 2008
Young people & Sexual exploitation
The course will include…
• Sexual exploitation: definitions and changing perceptions
• Vulnerability and risk: coercion or choice? – challenging perceptions
• Safeguarding, child protection and a youth work perspective
• Intervention: practical prevention tools and a word from young people
Available dates: 8th December 2008
Domestic Violence and Parenting
The course will include...
• Working with non-abusive mothers
• Impact of DV on mother – child attachment
• Effective working with mothers and children together
Available dates: 9th December 2008
Domestic Violence and Health
The course will include…
• Effects and indicators of physical and mental health
• Coping strategies
• Good practice response and referral
Available date: 10th December 2008
The courses are suitable for frontline workers, managers and other professionals from statutory, legal, voluntary and charitable organisations working with women, children and young people affected by domestic violence / sexual violence. Alternatively the courses are also useful for those seeking to improve knowledge, awareness and understanding of the topics.
For booking and venue details please contact the nia project Admin line on: 020 7683 1270 Ext 214
Alternatively, you can download a booking form from the downloads page.
Price per participant
Statutory and Private sector = £130
Voluntary and Charity sector = £75
Individuals=£60
PLEASE NOTE: If you fail to attend any course you have booked on without giving 24 hours notice, (except in an emergency) then your organisation will be issued a £50 administration charge.