Posted on June 6, 2023 by Alison Gilmour -
Thursday 27th July 10:00 – 12:00 via Microsoft Teams
The workshop will focus on a case study of an individual with a range of multiple and complex needs, including domestic abuse, with an opportunity to discuss and reflect on their experiences /contact with various services. The aims of the session are to:
• Raise awareness amongst partners as to how the ‘System’ is currently perceived by those using it.
• Improve understanding of current barriers for individuals and family/carers accessing services.
• Look internally and externally at service provision and identify gaps in delivery.
• Reflect on what can be done to improve provision and support system change.
• Consider future opportunities to support those with multiple and complex needs within our services with the input from those with lived experience.
• Reflect on how we can work together to achieve system change.
To attend the session via Microsoft Teams please save the link below in your calendar to access at the appropriate time:
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Posted on April 12, 2023 by Alison Gilmour -
Thursday 11th May 2023- 10:00-11:30am via Microsoft Teams
The MDT pilot in Tendring, works with whole families where there are complex issues such as domestic abuse, mental ill health and drug & alcohol issues in a client centred, trauma informed way to provide holistic support to maintain positive change.
Session objectives include:
- To have an understanding of the MDT Model and how it works.
- To have an awareness of the successes and challenges of this approach.
- To consider how this approach could be applied to practice across partner agencies.
To attend the session via Microsoft Teams please save the link below in your calendar to access at the appropriate time:
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Posted on March 21, 2023 by Alison Gilmour -
Monday 22nd May 2023, 10:00 – 13:00 via Microsoft Teams
Session Objectives:
To develop an understanding of:
- The statistics around male victims of domestic abuse
- Societal belief systems
- Barriers to help seeking for male victims/survivors
- How to support male victims/survivors of domestic abuse
About the ManKind Initiative
The Mankind Initiative operate a national helpline receiving over 2,000 calls per year, provide training to statutory bodies, employers and charities and host the Male Domestic Abuse Network information portal. The charity provides advice, information and support to government departments, police forces and other agencies. They lead awareness campaigns to ensure men and their children get access to the help and support that they need. ManKind
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Posted on February 22, 2023 by Alison Gilmour -
Tuesday 25th April 2023, 14:00 – 15:30 via Microsoft Teams
Session Objectives:
- To have an understanding of local drug and alcohol use
- To have awareness of the signs and effects of drug and alcohol use
- To have an understanding of the services provided by Southend STARS
To Southend Treatment and Recovery Service (STARS) support people who have issues with drugs and/or alcohol and want to make a positive change. They also support the family and friends of people who are worried about their loved ones substance use or have been affected by it.
The Southend STARS service is now provided by Forward Trust and is offered to individuals from Southend on Sea, aged 18 and over and who have issues with drugs and/or alcohol.
To attend the session via Microsoft Teams please save the link below in your calendar to access at the appropriate time:
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Posted on January 6, 2023 by Alison Gilmour -
Wednesday 15th March 2023, 14:00 – 15:00 via Microsoft Teams
Session Objectives:
- Increased understanding of the statistical relationship between domestic abuse and suicide.
- Increased awareness why people impacted by domestic abuse are dying by suicide.
- Increased knowledge of how front line practitioners can amend their practice to reduce the risk of suicide amongst the people they support.
About your Trainer
Tim Woodhouse is the Kent and Medway ICS Suicide Prevention Programme Manager, based in Kent County Council’s Public Health Team.
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Posted on December 20, 2022 by Alison Gilmour -
Friday 27th January 2023, 10am-1pm Online via Microsoft Teams
Session Objectives:
- Gain an understanding of the dynamics domestic abuse within family settings
- Gain an understanding of adolescent to parent abuse
- Recognise the behaviours and signs associated with these types of abuse
- Gain an awareness of risk and safety
- Gain an understanding of how to respond appropriately to a disclosure
- Understand about reporting and referral pathways
About your trainer:
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. Jo is a qualified Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA) and an Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC). Jo also chairs and acts as a panel member for Domestic Homicide Reviews.
Jo is an Associate Lecturer for the National Centre for the Study and Prevention of Violence and Abuse (NCSPVA) at the University of Worcester having completed her Masters in Dynamics of Domestic Violence with Distinction in 2015.
To attend the session via Microsoft Teams please save the link below in your calendar to access at the appropriate time:
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Posted on December 9, 2022 by Alison Gilmour -
Posted on November 15, 2022 by Alison Gilmour -
Monday 12th December 2022, 1-4pm Online via Microsoft Teams
Session Objectives:
- Have an increased understanding of the nature of controlling and coercive behaviour
- Understand the impact of coercive control on adults and children
- Gain knowledge on how people can become entrapped in controlling relationships and the barriers to leaving
- Understand the risk factors associated with coercive control
- Have knowledge of the legislation including coercive control, stalking and non-fatal strangulation laws
- Understand the role of the criminal justice system in coercive controlling cases
About your trainer:
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. Jo is a qualified Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA) and an Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker (ISAC). Jo also chairs and acts as a panel member for Domestic Homicide Reviews.
Jo is an Associate Lecturer for the National Centre for the Study and Prevention of Violence and Abuse (NCSPVA) at the University of Worcester having completed her Masters in Dynamics of Domestic Violence with Distinction in 2015.
To attend the session via Microsoft Teams please save the link below in your calendar to access at the appropriate time:
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Posted on November 7, 2022 by Alison Gilmour -
Tuesday 6th December 2022, 10 -1pm Online via Microsoft Teams
Session Objectives:
- Prevalence of stalking nationally
- Impact of stalking on victims/survivors
- The law around stalking (including briefly how this might overlap with the controlling and coercive behaviour offence)
- Practical guidance for practitioner responses across different agencies
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Posted on August 24, 2022 by Alison Gilmour -
Monday 17th October 2022 – 09:30 – 12:30 – Chapter House, Cathedral Walk, Chelmsford CM1 1NX
Target Audience:
Frontline workers and managers working directly with perpetrators of domestic abuse.
Objectives of the session are:
- To have the skills to identify and challenge domestic abuse perpetrators and to feel confident to have difficult conversations.
- To have the confidence to support domestic abuse perpetrators by referring them into specialist services.
- For learning to be shared and applied to practice within organisations.
Spaces on this workshop are limited. To apply for a place please click here. If you are successful the SETDA Team will contact you via email to confirm your place.
Charging Policy
Please note this is a free event but late notice cancellations and non-attendance will incur a charge, you will need to complete payment information upon booking the course, this information will only be used if you cancel your place with less than 15 working days’ notice or do not attend on the day.
Our full charging policy is available at https://setdab.org/resource/southend-essex-thurrock-domestic-abuse-board-training-charging-policy/
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