A leading UK charity committed to ending gender based violence and abuse.

Domestic violence has increased dramatically during this year’s lockdown. At the same time, supporting survivors has become more difficult due to the Government’s social distancing measures. This webinar will provide an overview of best practice for working with survivors during COVID-19 including remotely managing risk.

The need for services to be trauma-informed is increasingly well understood. But what does it actually mean in practice? This online blended training on becoming trauma-informed is for managers who are responsible for the design and delivery of health and social care services.

This webinar will look at the changing nature of working with families who have experienced or who are at risk of domestic abuse, during covid-19. The session will include: The additional risks posed by social isolation Managing risk remotely Creative ways of engaging with families The new DA bill and implications for children This is suitable for anyone working with families affected by domestic abuse and will involve a presentation and a time for interactive questions with the facilitators.