Domestic Violence Awareness Course

Domestic Violence Awareness

These workshops dispel the myths of Domestic and Family violence, and equip managers and identified staff to recognise and respond to signs of violence.

Course Content

• What is Domestic and Family Violence
• Types of violence
• Factors that influence
• The cycle of violence
• Duluth Wheels of Power and Control, Equality and Empowerment
• What can I do about it?
• Keeping yourself safe
• The role of a manager
• The role of a co-worker/friend
• Working with customers experiencing domestic and family violence
• Support services
• Self-care
• Recognising and mitigating risks of vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue or burnout
• Practical self-care

These full day workshops are delivered in house on request, content is tailored to suit the individual client.

Please note: these workshops can be highly triggering and it is critical to to have appropriate workplace support strategies in place for affected individuals.