Half-day course
*Option for NTF accreditation via Agored Cymru
This course is an introduction to the impact of violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence (VAWDASV) for people with co-existing multiple support needs. It builds understanding of the importance of anti-discriminatory practices when working with individuals who have experienced VAWDASV and have co-existing multiple support needs. It also teaches how to support them.
The course looks specifically at the impact of mental health, substance misuse, homelessness/housing problems, exploitation, poverty and the criminal justice system.
Course Aims
- Recognise the varied co-existing support needs for individuals who experience VAWDASV
- Develop techniques to treat support needs equally
- Develop knowledge on supporting individuals experiencing VAWDASV with complex needs.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the impact of violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence (VAWDASV) for individuals with co-existing multiple support needs.
- Understand the importance of anti-discriminatory practice when working with individuals who have experienced VAWDASV and have co-existing multiple support needs.
- Understand how to support individuals who have experienced VAWDASV and co-existing multiple support needs.
“Very useful insight into the multiple barriers that exist, to support victims of DA and some of the solutions that have worked. Held my attention all morning.”
