Dynamics of Domestic Abuse

What You Will Learn from This Course

In this comprehensive course on domestic abuse, you will gain critical insights into the complexities of abusive relationships, from identifying the different forms of abuse to understanding the psychological processes victims go through.

You will explore the tactics perpetrators use to maintain control and learn how to effectively support victims while promoting healing.

With a focus on trauma-informed care, you’ll be equipped to respond compassionately and professionally to disclosures, provide appropriate referrals, and help victims on their journey toward safety and recovery.

Choose Your Course

½ DAY COURSE

For professionals who need a basic knowledge for their role

  • Domestic Abuse Facts, Stats & Costs
  • Identifying different types of abuse
  • When is a relationship abusive?
  • Behaviours and tactics perpetrators use to gain and maintain control
  • Early warning signs (red flags)
  • Why victims don’t ‘just leave’ or return to abusive relationships
  • How to respond to a disclosure
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1 DAY COURSE

For professionals who work directly or indirectly with known or suspected adult victims

  • Domestic Abuse Facts, Stats & Costs
  • Identifying different types of abuse
  • When is a relationship abusive?
  • Behaviours and tactics perpetrators use to gain and maintain control
  • Early warning signs (red flags)
  • Who is responsible for the violence and abuse?
  • Impact on adult victims (trauma responses)
  • Why victims don’t ‘just leave’ or return to abusive relationships
  • How to respond to a disclosure
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2 DAY COURSE

For professionals who work directly with adult victims, manage case workers and/or responsible for services

  • Domestic Abuse Stats, Facts & Costs Identifying different types of abuse
  • When is a relationship abusive?
  • Behaviours and tactics perpetrators use to gain and maintain control
  • When & why physical abuse begins or escalates
  • Different types of perpetrators / personality traits
  • Early warning signs (red flags)
  • Who is responsible for the violence and abuse?
  • Professional Manipulation by perpetrators
  • Impact on adult victims & coping strategies they adopt
  • Definition, stages, and cycle of trauma
  • Trauma treatments
  • Trauma Informed Support
  • Psychological process and stages victims go through
  • Post Separation Abuse (PSA)
  • Cycle of change / motivation to change
  • Why victims don’t ‘just leave’ or return to their abuser
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Client Experiences

I have worked in the sector for a very long time, and I can honestly say that this is the best Domestic Abuse training that I have ever attended.

RASA Merseyside

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Malka’s knowledge and experience in domestic abuse is second to none and this is what makes her training one of the best I have ever had the pleasure of participating in.

The First Step (IDVA Manager)

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As an abuse survivor myself, I was apprehensive and nervous about attending a course that could trigger my own feelings, but I wanted to be able to help others in my workplace.

Office for Nuclear Regulation

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Is it time to review your domestic abuse  training and services? I can help evaluate victim  services, identify gaps, assess risk management,  and provide policy guidance.

Need help writing reports or developing a  domestic abuse strategy? Let me support your  organisation in setting clear priorities.
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