Getting to Grips with Coercive Control
Aims to provide delegates with information about coercive control as a form of abuse and the new offence of coercive control created as part of the serious crime bill.
AVA can develop and deliver expert training on Violence Against Women and Girls to meet the needs of your organisation.
AVA are leaders in the field of gender based violence with particular expertise in children and young people, and multiple disadvantage. Commissioning us to deliver training in your organisation could be the cost effective solution to your Violence Against Women and Girls training needs.Below are some examples of training that we can deliver. To search for training on a specific theme, please use the filter by category function.
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Trauma Informed Practice: A Course for Frontline Workers (CPD Accredited)
Trauma informed practice is a one-day course aimed at frontline workers who want to learn more about how to recognise and sensitively respond to those who have experienced trauma.
VAWG Awareness (CPD Accredited)
A one day course looking at definitions of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), myths and statistics, reasons why it is difficult to leave an abusive relationship, indicators of violence and how to provide support to those affected. It will provide you with information on local and national services available and referral processes.
Routine Enquiry – Supporting Workers to Ask About Abuse (CPD Accredited)
The model known as ‘routine enquiry’ is increasingly being used by frontline health, social care and advice services. When using this approach individuals are routinely asked about abuse and whether they would like information about sources of help and support.
Counselling Skills for People Working with Survivors
This course explores the means to develop a powerful working relationship with clients who have experienced violence against women and girls, through respect, fostering control, setting boundaries and being trustworthy. There will be opportunities to practise basic counselling skills including listening and responding in ways that empower clients.