Learn to recognise the signs of domestic violence and support domestic violence survivors as a health or social care worker. Enhance your knowledge of gender-based violence and the forms of domestic abuse. Domestic violence is a global health issue that can take many forms and affect anyone. Health and social care professionals play an important role in recognising and helping victims of violent and abusive relationships.

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On this course, you will address the role of gender in domestic violence and learn to recognise the various forms of violence and abuse. You will reflect on the impact of domestic violence and understand your responsibilities as a health or social care worker. By completing this course, you will have gained the confidence to help support domestic violence victims and survivors.

What topics will you cover?

- Gender and gender role expectations

- Forms of domestic violence and abuse (DVA)

- The prevalence of DVA around the world

- Factors that influence violence

- The impact on victims, families and children

- Recognising signs and symptoms of DVA

- Talking to victims

- Safety planning

- How the law can protect victims

- Working in multi-agency partnerships

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

- Explain the concept of gender and its contribution to gender-based violence

- Define and identify different forms of domestic violence and abuse

- Describe the effects of DVA on individuals who experience it and their families

- Recognise signs and symptoms of domestic violence and abuse

- Evaluate the role and responsibilities of professionals in their identification and management of domestic violence and abuse

- Provide effective support to survivors of domestic violence and abuse