Event Description
This 2-hour training session provides frontline and support staff with a comprehensive introduction to domestic abuse and its impact.
The training goes beyond awareness by helping professionals recognise the signs of abuse, respond safely to disclosures, and understand the coordinated community response (CCR) in Gloucestershire.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, participants will:
Understand the legal definition of domestic abuse, including the meaning of personally connected and the recognition of children as victims.
Recognise the scale and prevalence of domestic abuse nationally and in Gloucestershire.
Gain knowledge of the different types of abuse and the associated perpetrator behaviours.
Be able to identify signs and indicators of abuse that victims may present.
Understand the Coordinated Community Response (CCR) and why multi-agency working is vital.
Know their professional role and responsibility in identifying and responding to domestic abuse.
Be introduced to key tools and responses including: DASH, safety planning, safeguarding referrals, GDASS referrals and multi-agency response pathways.
Who Should Attend?
This training is designed for:
All frontline staff who may come into contact with victims, survivors, or perpetrators of domestic abuse.
Support staff involved in providing support to colleagues or employees.
It is particularly suitable for those who need to spot the signs of abuse, ask the question with confidence, and respond appropriately.
Why This Training Matters
Domestic abuse is everyone’s business. Frontline and support staff are often the first point of contact for victims and survivors, making awareness and confidence essential. By attending this training, you will build the skills and knowledge needed to identify abuse, respond safely, and link individuals to the right support, strengthening Gloucestershire’s countywide approach to tackling DASV.
👉 Register now to secure your place and take an active role in Gloucestershire’s Coordinated Community Response to domestic abuse.
