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

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.

This course provides an overview of what domestic abuse is, including the types of abuse that have become more prevalent during COVID-19. Good practice in relation to asking about domestic abuse, responding effectively to disclosures and risk management whilst social distancing measures remain in place will be discussed. It will also provide you with information on relevant support services.

This course provides an introduction to good practice in recognising and sensitively responding to people who have experienced trauma, with a particular focus of COVID-19 on survivors’ mental wellbeing. In an addition to developing an understanding how trauma impacts on people and how COVID-19 might be (re)traumatising, you will explore what a trauma informed approach looks including how to work remotely in a trauma informed way. You will have the opportunity to reflect on your practice and will take away some practical tools to help you respond in a more trauma informed way when you work with service users.