The domestic violence and abuse awareness is one of our most popular training courses and is perfect for those individuals who want to start a new career path as a health care support worker, as well as established professionals who want to test their existing abilities and learn the latest techniques.
Course Curriculum
This comprehensive domestic violence and abuse awareness course has been divided into 14 interactive lessons. This makes for a more stimulating and comprehensive study of all the essential areas of domestic violence and abuse, which also means that learners will be able to absorb the knowledge in manageable and intuitive segments and retain the vital information without even realising it.
This fully inclusive domestic violence and abuse awareness course includes the following modules:
Learn how to increase your expertise in domestic violence and abuse by taking the following modules of this popular domestic violence and abuse awareness course. This domestic violence and abuse awareness course has been specially crafted to allow you to extend your knowledge base in this area and provide excellent groundwork for adapting your skillset and requirements in your chosen job role.
Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Understanding Domestic Violence & Abuse
- Forms of Domestic Abuse
- Intimate Partner Abuse
- Domestic Abuse by Relatives
- Child and Adolescent-to-Parent Abuse
- Adolescent relationship abuse
- Domestic Abuse Impacts
- Perpetrator Tactics
- Reasons for Domestic Violence and Abuse
Module 3: Recognising Domestic Violence & Abuse
- Vulnerable Group
- Recognition of Different Forms of Domestic Violence and Abuse
- Physical Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Coercive Behaviour
- Cyber & Technological Abuse
- Psychological Abuse
- Female Genital Mutilation
- Spiritual Abuse
- Economic Abuse
Module 4: Agencies Response to Domestic Violence & Abuse
- Agencies Responding to Domestic Violence and Abuse
- Early Years and Childcare
- Schools and Colleges
- Children’s Social Care
- Housing Services
- The Police
- The probation service
- Clinical Commissioning Groups
- NHS
- Adult Social Care Services
- British Transport Police
Module 5: Legal Framework on Domestic Violence & Abuse
- Domestic Abuse Act 2021
- The Serious Crime Act 2015
- The Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015
- The Housing Act 1985
- The Children Act 1989
- The Children Act 2006
- The United Nations Convention on the Right of the Child
Module 6: Domestic Violence at Workplace
- Impacts of Domestic Violence in the Workplace
- Impacts on the Employees
- Impacts on the Colleagues
- Impacts on the Employers
- Impacts on the Organisation
- How to Respond to Domestic Violence at the Workplace
Module 7: Domestic Violence Workplace Policy
- Actions Needed to Develop the Policy
- Content of Domestic Violence Workplace Policy
- Policy Statement
- Scope of the Policy
- Maintenance of Confidentiality
- Anti-discrimination in Domestic Violence
- Training 
- Roles of Colleagues
- Monitoring System
- Launching the Policy
Module 8: Domestic Violence & Abuse in Childhood
- Forms of Domestic Violence and Abuse
- Impacts of Domestic Violence & Abuse
- Physical Impact
- Psychological Impact
- Impact on the future well-being
- Indicators of Domestic Abuse
- Agencies to Safeguard Children
Module 9: Abuse in Adolescence
- Forms of Domestic Violence and Abuse in Adolescence
- Family Violence and Abuse
- Dating Violence
- Adolescent-to-Parent Abuse
- Vulnerable Group
- Impacts on Adolescents
- Protective factors
Module 10: Abuse in Adults
- Vulnerable Groups
- Forms of Domestic Violence and Abuse
- Intimate Partner Abuse
- Domestic Abuse by Relatives
- Young Children-to-Parent Abuse
- Reasons for Domestic Violence and Abuse
- Indicators of Domestic Abuse
- Indicators of Physical Abuse
- Indicators of Psychological Abuse
- Indicators of Sexual Abuse
- Indicators of Neglect
- Impacts on Adults
- Protective Factors for the Victims
Module 11: Violence and Abuse with Disabled
- Forms of Domestic Violence & its Impacts on Disabled
- Offences Relating to Domestic Violence & Abuse
- Indicators of Domestic Abuse with Disabled
- Domestic Violence with Disabled Women
- Responding to Domestic Violence with Disabled Women
- Domestic Violence with Disabled Children
- How to Safeguard Disabled Children
Module 12: Risk Assessment and Safety Planning
- Aspects of Risk Assessment
- Reasons for Risk Assessment
- Identifications of Indicators
- Safety Planning Protocols
- Responding Agencies
- Challenges Responding to Domestic Abuse
Module 13: Counselling of the Victims
- What is Trauma?
- Symptoms of Trauma
- Body Responses to Trauma
- Goals of Trauma Therapy
- Process of Trauma Therapy
- Responding to Trauma Impacts
- Challenges of Trauma Therapy
Module 14: Conclusion
Certificate of Completion
On completion of the domestic violence and abuse awareness course, you will be eligible to order your free PDF & Hardcopy certificate of course completion. There is a minimum postal charge applicable to obtain the hardcopy course completion certificate which is:
- Inside the UK = £6.49
- International Students = £17.49
CPD UK and IPHM Accredited Certificate of Achievement
On completion of the domestic violence and abuse awareness course, you will be eligible to obtain the CPD UK and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) to evidence your new skill and accomplishment, as well as your knowledge and skill set. You can also share this certificate with prospective employers and your professional network. The CPD UK and IPHM accredited certificate of achievement (dual certificate) is available in PDF format, at the cost of £12, or a hardcopy can be sent via post at the cost of £35.
Compatibility
All the lessons in this domestic violence and abuse awareness course will only take a few minutes to complete, which means that it caters to every type of lifestyle and study method. Study breaks can be quickly scheduled, as can long and intensive periods of learning. You can make the most of your personal time, even if you only have 10 to 15 minutes free at any one time. Make this course work for you.
We don’t believe in placing time limits on learning, so you will never have to rush and complete a course before a strict deadline. Just concentrate on your goals and study in your own time and at your own pace with no unnecessary pressure.
