Become a Dragonfly Champion to recognise and understand stalking and domestic abuse so you can help people in your community to stay safe and access support.

The training will give insight into the different types of abuse, the effects of abuse, domestic violence against men, stalking profiles and risks, why people stay, legislation, and recovery.

Booking is essential

What is the Dragonfly Project?

PARAGON has developed the Dragonfly Project with people in our communities so that those who are not well served by mainstream services can be supported to access help if they are affected by Stalking or Domestic Abuse. We are especially seeking to reach people in:

• Dorset
• Isle of Wight

Our aim is to educate and engage people living and working within these communities to become Champions. Champions will become a point of contact for those experiencing abuse, supporting them to access services. The Dragonfly Project has raised and continues to raise awareness within these communities, enabling individuals to speak out about abuse.

The Dragonfly Project seeks to reduce stigma and increase people's confidence, helping them to talk openly about what is happening.

After Completion of the Awareness Training, Champions will have:

• Promotional material that identifies you as someone safe to talk with
• Support and guidance from Dragonfly workers through regular Drop In’s
• Up-to-date information through Quarterly Newsletters
• A chance to feedback to PARAGON on how you have supported people
• Access to our online community on Facebook for further information on Stalking and Domestic Abuse

*Please note - the workshop shows the reality of stalking and domestic abuse, including case studies and videos of real-life cases.

Attending the Training

Workshops are conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. You will receive a link and/or calendar invitation roughly 24 hours before the date of your scheduled session.