Training and development

Suffolk County Council - Domestic Abuse Training 2009-10

Providing training for managers and staff forms an integral part of the County Council’s and our partner’s collective commitment to work together to address the causes and effects of domestic abuse in Suffolk. Training courses are available in localities across the County and most courses can be delivered in house if requested. The annual programme is based on developing best working practice in domestic abuse work for those in contact with and working with victims / survivors, including children, who need to have a developed level of skills and knowledge to enable them to carry out their roles effectively. This includes:

· Being able to recognise different forms of abuse; understand the nature and dynamics of abusive relationships and adopt safe practices at an appropriate level

· Being able to recognise domestic abuse as a significant factor in the safeguarding of children and adult safeguarding and identify those at risk of harm

· An awareness of the legislative framework surrounding domestic abuse including the role of specialist domestic violence courts, staff guidance and local services

· Being able to work effectively with others both within their own agency and across organisational boundaries

Training is aimed at providing the building blocks for effective responses at all levels. The core module broadly relates to a wide range of roles and responsibilities. Other levels are intermediate and specialist modules aimed at those with defined and designated roles often working with challenging and complex situations

For information about training contact: Shirley.Osborne@suffolk.gov.uk

Domestic Violence Training Programme 09-10
Domestic Violence Training Programme 09-10 Application Form