AIMS
To understand ways to spot Domestic Violence and understand the impact it has on victims and witnesses
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will:
- Know how abuse is defined
- Know what Domestic Violence is
- Be aware of different types of abuse
- Know some indicators of abuse
- Understand some effects of witnessing abuse
- Know how to talk to a child about abuse
- Be aware of some of the legislation that protects people from abuse
- Understand the importance of safeguarding children
- Know what Child Protection is
- Recognise how the family and environment can raise the risk of abuse
- Know how to safeguard children and vulnerable adults
- Know what to do if you have concerns about a person's safety
- Understand how to act in the event of a disclosure
- Recognise factors that may protect children from abuse
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Abuse
- Trigger Warning
- Definition of Abuse
- What is Domestic Abuse?
- Child Abuse
Witnessing Abuse
- Facts and Statistics
- Effects of Witnessing Abuse
- Talking About Abuse
Types of Abuse
- Physical
- Sexual
- Psychological or Emotional
- Verbal
- Financial
- Intellectual
- Other Forms of Abuse
Legislation
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
- The Children Act 1989
- The Children Act 2004
- The Children and Families Act
- Public Interest Disclosure Act
Safeguarding Children
- What is a Child?
- What is Safeguarding?
- Child Protection
- Safeguarding Children
Safeguarding in Action
- What must we do?
- Six Key Principles
- If you are Worried about a Child
Family and Environment
- Family Situation
- Vulnerable Situations
Disclosure
- What is Disclosure?
- Communication During Disclosure
- Why Victims may not Disclose
Protective Factors
- What are Protective Factors?
- Child Protective Factors
- Parental Protective Factors
- Family Protective Factors
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