[WiLT] Fw: Welsh Women's Aid Training dates February

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Courses in Wales:

Domestic Abuse Awareness & Continuous Professional Development Feb 2010


** Domestic Violence Awareness Levels 2 & 3

This course offers you the opportunity to gain an awareness of the complexities
of domestic abuse/violence, the impact and effects of those who experience
violence and abuse within their relationships and own homes.

As well as looking at the wider social underpinning views and the barriers that
prevent women seeking help.

This is a one day course that is open to Women's Aid member groups, formal and
informal women groups, to individuals working in areas that come into contact
with women and children who may be experiencing domestic violence/abuse

18th February 2010 - venue to be confirmed - Cardiff
Starting Time - 10am - 4pm Finish
Cost: Welsh Womens Aid member groups - Standard Rate +VAT per person
         External Organisations - £155.00 +VAT per person
         Accreditation Fee - £15 per person


** Understanding Domestic Violence & Related Services Levels 1, 2 & 3

You can develop your understanding of the strategic framework for the delivery
of services to women and children experiencing domestic violence/abuse.

This comprehensive three day course explores the development of services within
national and local strategic contexts, including the values, aims and objectives
of organisations that work with those experiencing domestic violence/abuse.
Examine the beliefs around domestic violence/abuse and of the social roles of
men and women the myths about

Identifying the needs of those experiencing domestic violence/abuse, and the
complexities of those needs, the reasons why women stay or return, understanding
how domestic abuse/violence affects children, the legal remedies available and
how organisations can work effectively together to support women and children
experiencing domestic abuse/violence.

This is a three day course that is open to formal and informal women groups, to
individuals working in areas that come into contact with women and children who
may be experiencing domestic violence/abuse

23, 24, & 25 February 2010 - Venue to be confirmed - Cardiff
Starting Time - 10am - 4pm Finish
Cost: Welsh Womens Aid member groups - Standard Rate +VAT per person per day
         External Organisations - £155.00 +VAT per person per day
         Accreditation Fee - £15 per person


** Understanding the effects of Domestic Violence on Children Level 3

You will be able to identify the impact of domestic violence/abuse on children
and young people, looking at the effects of domestic abuse/violence on
children's development.

You will consider the links between domestic abuse and child abuse, looking at
research and information sharing that has been undertaken. In addition there is
an exploration of how to work with families where there is domestic abuse.

This is a three day course that is open to formal and informal women groups, to
individuals working in areas that come into contact with women and children who
may be experiencing domestic violence/abuse.

This course is designed for those who work with children, but offers an
understanding to individuals working in sectors that come into contact with
domestic abuse.

3, 4, & 5th March 2010 - Venue to be confirmed - Cardiff
Starting Time - 10am - 4pm Finish
Cost: Welsh Womens Aid member groups - Standard Rate +VAT per person per day
         External Organisations - £155.00 +VAT per person per day
         Accreditation Fee - £15 per person


For more details please contact:
Colette Morgan Accreditation Project Co-ordinator,
Welsh Womens Aid
Tel: 029 20390874
Email: colettemorgan at welshwomensaid.org.uk