Posted on June 13, 2025 by Val Billings -
Delivered by Jacqui Lovegrove, Imelda Callowhill & Fiona Pallett, MARAC Managers
Monday 22 September 2025 11:00 – 13:00 via Microsoft Teams
Target audience:
Frontline workers and managers who may need to make referrals into MARAC for victims of domestic abuse.
Session Outline:
- To be able to recognise high-risk domestic abuse.
- Feel more confident when completing a risk assessment.
- Understand how to complete a high-risk referral to MARAC.
To attend the session via Microsoft Teams please copy this link and add it to your calendar, so you can access it at the appropriate time: https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_ZWVmZWM0NGQtMTVlZC00OTJmLWExMjEtMGU3ZWIyNzRkNzll%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522a8b4324f-155c-4215-a0f1-7ed8cc9a992f%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%25226fd7182b-c68b-46a4-b0cc-b9db952a14ca%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=6828766b-a0c2-4ed7-b8f8-e857e635e964&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true
Posted on June 9, 2025 by Val Billings -
Essex Social Care Academy are presenting the following lecture:
Suicide linked to Domestic Abuse Lecture “The Person most likely to kill a victim of Domestic Abuse is themselves”
Date: Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 1.30pm until 3.00pm, via Microsoft Teams.
Partners are invited to attend this lecture delivered by Tim Woodhouse who is the Kent and Medway Suicide Prevention Programme Manager.
Since 2018, Tim has been researching the link between domestic abuse and suicide. He recently completed and Churchill Fellowship, looking for global best practice to reduce the risk of domestic abuse related suicides and has very recently published his report, “The person most likely to kill a victim of domestic abuse… is themselves”. The report identifies 66 ways to reduce domestic abuse related suicides, some of which are aimed at government, some are aimed at local commissioners and some are aimed at front line practitioners.
The lecture will be talking about domestic abuse and suicide so please consider your wellbeing when booking onto this session.
To attend the session via Microsoft Teams please copy this link and add it to your calendar, so you can access it at the appropriate time:
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Posted on May 9, 2025 by Val Billings -
Friday 4 July 2025, 9:30 – 12:30, via Microsoft Teams.
This half day conference style training session offers delegates the opportunity to gain an understanding of how to assess cases of intimate partner violence where both parties report being a victim of abuse. It aims to increase awareness of the impact on the family when victims and perpetrators are incorrectly identified.
The training will cover different types of domestic abuse and perpetrator typologies and the presenting behaviours of victims and perpetrators. On completion of the training, delegates should have an increased confidence in assessing cases where there are counter allegations.
Aims of the Training
- An introduction to the theoretical perspectives on violence in interpersonal relationships.
- To gain an understanding of how perpetrators use coercive control to shift blame.
- To provide an overview of the research on perpetrator typologies.
- To help delegates in understanding counter allegations and the DARVO model.
- An introduction to assessing victim/perpetrator dynamics and behaviours.
About the Speaker
Jo Majauskis is an independent Trainer and consultant who has worked in the field of Domestic Violence/abuse for 15 years.
Her previous roles have included frontline support work and Senior Management positions for Domestic Abuse Support Services. In her current role, Jo chairs Domestic Homicide Reviews and delivers training on Domestic and Sexual Violence, Stalking and Trauma Informed Practice.
Joanne is also an Associate Lecturer for the Department of Violence Prevention, Trauma and criminology (School of Psychology) at the University of Worcester having completed her own Master’s in Dynamics of Domestic Violence with a Distinction in 2015.
To attend the session via Microsoft Teams please copy this link and add it to your calendar, so you can access it at the appropriate time:
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Posted on May 2, 2025 by Val Billings -
Delivered by Jacqui Lovegrove, Imelda Callowhill & Fiona Pallett, MARAC Managers
Monday 19th May 2025 11:00 – 13:00 via Microsoft Teams
Target audience:
Frontline workers and managers who may need to make referrals into MARAC for victims of domestic abuse.
Session Outline:
- To be able to recognise high-risk domestic abuse.
- Feel more confident when completing a risk assessment.
- Understand how to complete a high-risk referral to MARAC.
To attend the session via Microsoft Teams please copy this link and add it to your calendar, so you can access it at the appropriate time: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MWMwNDBhODUtMDZkNC00NTY5LTgxOWItOThjODU0ZmE4MWU0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22a8b4324f-155c-4215-a0f1-7ed8cc9a992f%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226fd7182b-c68b-46a4-b0cc-b9db952a14ca%22%7d
Posted on April 14, 2025 by Val Billings -
Tuesday 10 June 2025, 9.30 – 12.30 via Microsoft Teams
This half day conference style training session offers delegates the opportunity to gain an understanding of Domestic Abuse in LGBTQ+ Communities.
Aims of the training
- Increase awareness of the prevalence of Domestic Abuse in LGBTQ+ Communities.
- Increase understanding of the unique risks, barriers and support needs of LGBTQ+ victims.
- Increase awareness of best practice approaches to building inclusive services.
About your Trainer
Tracy Martinez has been working with the LGBTQ+ community, and providing training nationally for 20 years. Tracy has 10 years experience of working in Domestic Abuse Safeguarding with Essex Police.
She now specialises in:
- Gender Identity
- Sexuality
- Gender Expression
- Barriers to Service
- Legislation and Human Rights
- Policy & Procedures
- Supporting Individuals
- Safeguarding Practice Reviews
To attend the session via Microsoft Teams please copy this link and add it to your calendar, so you can access it at the appropriate time:
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Posted on April 3, 2025 by Val Billings -
Thursday 7 August 2025, 10:00 – 12:00, via Microsoft Teams.
Session Objectives
- To increase awareness around the impact of dementia on relationships.
- To highlight the complexity of identifying precipitating factors of domestic abuse in relationships involving dementia.
- To ensure professionals understand the complexities of dementia and its impact on families and carers.
Speaker
Spencer Dinnâge is an Operational Service Manager in EPUT, with a portfolio of dementia, older adult mental health and frailty services. Within EPUT, he is also the Digital Clinical Lead in the Mid and South Essex Community Care Group.
Spencer is also an Ageing Well Steward in the MSE ICS supporting the long term transformations required to meet the needs of the ageing population and the Frailty prevention agenda. Spencer is also the clinical lead for older peoples mental health in the East of England region to NHS England and a Mental Health Nurse by profession.
Spencer’s contributions to healthcare have been widely recognised. He has been a driving force behind significant strides in the care of older people’s mental health and frailty. His work has not only improved patient outcomes but also influenced policy and practice at regional and national levels. Spencer is passionate about holistic care for older people. He believes in addressing all aspects of health – physical, mental, cognitive, social, and emotional – together. His commitment to this philosophy is evident in his work and his efforts to bring mental health into all aspects of care for older adults.
To attend the session via Microsoft Teams please copy this link and add it to your calendar, so you can access it at the appropriate time:
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Posted on March 26, 2025 by Alison Gilmour -
The SETDAB Stalking Basic Awareness e-Learning package can be accessed on the Essex Social Care Academy website.
This site is free to use for organisations across Southend, Essex & Thurrock. Please visit the site and register your details.
The e-Learning package covers the following learning outcomes:
- To have an awareness of the legislation and protective orders relating to stalking.
- To be able to recognise different types of stalking behaviours.
- To be aware of common harmful stalking myths.
- To have an awareness of the prevalence and complexities of stalking.
- To have an awareness of the different types of stalking perpetrator typologies.
- To have an awareness of the impact of stalking on victims and others connected to them.
- To have an awareness of the how stalking is linked to the Domestic Homicide Timeline.
- To improved knowledge of support services for victims and perpetrators of stalking.
Posted on February 7, 2025 by Val Billings -
Tuesday 25 March 2025, 10:00 – 11:30, via Microsoft Teams.
Speakers
Nikki Taylor (Next Chapter), Lindsey Gay (Basildon Council), Sarah Lander (South Essex Homes) & Alison Hawkins (Chelmsford City Council).
Aims of the Training
• To increase awareness of the role of Housing Services in supporting DA survivors.
• To increase awareness of the housing landscape and the challenges DA survivors face.
• To increase awareness of housing approaches to domestic abuse.
• To increase awareness of the importance of homelessness prevention.
To attend the session via Microsoft Teams please copy this link (right click & press copy link) and add it to your calendar, so you can access it at the appropriate time:
https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%253ameeting_MDFhNzc3NzktMDk4NS00Nzk1LTk5MWItZGZiN2I4ZjRlNWNm%2540thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522a8b4324f-155c-4215-a0f1-7ed8cc9a992f%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%252288140734-884f-4beb-bfac-1b368c188fe5%2522%257d&data=05%7C02%7CTialani.Chauhan%40essex.gov.uk%7C86d8a183ff39412feb1a08dd2eedd21f%7Ca8b4324f155c4215a0f17ed8cc9a992f%7C0%7C0%7C638718321134623178%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qJVICJvoIoIyQ0g64uElXaNMGPJxY%2Fqf%2FvLYE2MyNu0%3D&reserved=0
Posted on January 31, 2025 by Val Billings -
Tuesday 11 March 2025, 9:30 – 12:30, via Microsoft Teams.
This half day conference style training session offers delegates the opportunity to gain an understanding of how to assess cases of intimate partner violence where both parties report being a victim of abuse. It aims to increase awareness of the impact on the family when victims and perpetrators are incorrectly identified.
The training will cover different types of domestic abuse and perpetrator typologies and the presenting behaviours of victims and perpetrators. On completion of the training, delegates should have an increased confidence in assessing cases where there are counter allegations.
Aims of the Training
- An introduction to the theoretical perspectives on violence in interpersonal relationships.
- To gain an understanding of how perpetrators use coercive control to shift blame.
- To provide an overview of the research on perpetrator typologies.
- To help delegates in understanding counter allegations and the DARVO model.
- An introduction to assessing victim/perpetrator dynamics and behaviours.
About the Speaker
Jo Majauskis is an independent Trainer and consultant who has worked in the field of Domestic Violence/abuse for 15 years.
Her previous roles have included frontline support work and Senior Management positions for Domestic Abuse Support Services. In her current role, Jo chairs Domestic Homicide Reviews and delivers training on Domestic and Sexual Violence, Stalking and Trauma Informed Practice.
Joanne is also an Associate Lecturer for the Department of Violence Prevention, Trauma and criminology (School of Psychology) at the University of Worcester having completed her own Master’s in Dynamics of Domestic Violence with a Distinction in 2015.
To attend the session via Microsoft Teams please copy this link and add it to your calendar, so you can access it at the appropriate time:
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Posted on October 30, 2024 by Val Billings -
Thursday 12 December 2024, 13:00 – 14:30, via Microsoft Teams.
Delivered by Dr Emma Katz.
Target Audience: Frontline workers and managers – those working with victims and families affected by domestic abuse.
Dr Emma Katz, the world’s leading academic expert on how coercive control harms children and mother-child relationships, and how these harms can be overcome.
Dr Katz is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology whose work has influenced legislation and professional practice in the UK and globally.
Her book Coercive Control in Children’s and Mothers’ Lives is influential and acclaimed, as is her expert academic blog Decoding Coercive Control with Dr Emma Katz which is read by thousands of subscribers around the world.
Learning Objectives:
- To gain an understanding of how the coercive control of perpetrators in families and after separation harms children & young people.
- To be confident in recognising the protective parenting efforts and strengths of victim-survivor parents.
- To be aware of how professionals can effectively write about a perpetrator’s coercive control and its harms.
- To be aware of how professionals can work with children and young people who are victims of coercive control in empowering ways.
To attend the session via Microsoft Teams please copy this link and add it to your calendar, so you can access it at the appropriate time:
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