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Intro to Domestic Abuse

£50.00

When is it?

  • Wednesday 19th November from 10am – 4pm (in-person at Watford Wellbeing Centre)

For more information regarding delivering this training externally to a group, please contact us using the details provided below.

What will it cover?

This course offers a sensitive and practical introduction to domestic abuse, helping participants build awareness of the different forms abuse can take—including physical, emotional, psychological, financial, and coercive control. Through real-world case studies and discussion, attendees will explore how domestic abuse affects individuals and families, and how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and consent intersect with the topic.

Participants will gain confidence in recognising signs of abuse, understanding risk, and responding in a safe and trauma-informed way. The session includes guided practice using the DASH risk assessment tool and introduces key elements of safety planning. Finally, attendees will be supported to understand their role in signposting and supporting those affected by domestic abuse.

This training aims to:

  • Understand the different types of domestic abuse and their impact
  • Explore real case studies to develop contextual understanding
  • Recognise how ACEs and issues of consent relate to domestic abuse
  • Develop confidence using the DASH risk assessment tool
  • Learn how to contribute to effective safety planning
  • Increase awareness of services available and how to signpost appropriately
  • Improve confidence in responding sensitively and safely to disclosures of abuse

If you would like to know more about our training courses, please contact us at training@hertfordshiremind.org or call us on 020 3727 3600