Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for health and social care professionals, including nurses, doctors, family support workers, and community workers. It will also appeal to lawyers, school teachers, police, and anyone familiar with victims of domestic violence. This course has been designed to help practitioners who work with victims of domestic violence and abuse to provide effective support. We regret that we are unable to provide direct support to victims in this course.
Topics Covered- Gender and gender role expectations
- Forms of domestic violence and abuse (DVA)
- The prevalence of DVA around the world
- Factors that influence violence
- The impact on victims, families and children
- Recognising signs and symptoms of DVA
- Talking to victims
- Safety planning
- How the law can protect victims
- Working in multi-agency partnerships
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