Learning from Domestic Homicide Reviews-)-Safeguarding & Domestic Abuse/Coercive Control

This training will identify key learning from Domestic Homicide Reviews. Delegates should already have undertaken previous domestic abuse training e.g. Domestic Violence & Abuse Level 1/2 

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand key lessons from local Domestic Homicide Reviews
• Understand the pattern of coercive control in domestic violence and abuse and its impact upon parenting.
• Understand the increased risks associated with ending a violent relationship and the factors that make it dangerous for victims to leave.
• Be familiar with the tactics used by domestic violence abusers to prevent help seeking by a non-abusing parent.
• Become familiar with the worries and concerns children and victims may have around domestic violence and agency involvement.
• Be aware of the tools and pathways for responding to child safeguarding in the context of domestic violence in Sandwell, including MASH; DV Screening; Early Help; and MARAC.
• Be familiar with both unsafe practice and good practice in protecting children exposed to domestic violence.
• Be more confident in supporting children and victims experiencing domestic violence and abuse.