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Thursday, 18 June

Recognising and Responding to Domestic Abuse During the Covid-19 Pandemic

This session aims to enable frontline practitioners to recognise and respond to DA whilst working remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic

By Safe Newcastle, Joanne Douglas - joanne.douglas@newcastle.gov.uk

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 02:00 - 04:00 PDT

Online

Content:

Has DA increased during the Covid-19 pandemic?

Local, national and international picture

How are perpetrators of DA using the current situation to further their abuse?

What are the additional barriers to disclosure and seeking support for victim / survivors of DA?

When working remotely:

What are the signs and indicators that someone might be being abused?

How can we respond safely and offer support?

What support services and initiatives are currently available for survivors, perpetrators and children?

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