Supporting the Jewish Community Affected by Violence Against Women and Girls

Course details

Aim: This advanced-level training builds on foundational understanding and focuses on complex and high-risk situations involving harmful practices and escalating abuse.

Dates: 7 July 2026, 10 November 2026 Time: 10.30am to 1pm

              2 January 2027 Time: 1pm to 3.30pm

Venue: Gateshead Civic Centre

Facilitators: Jewish Womens Aid

Booking: via Learning Hub

Topics include:

• demographics of the Jewish Community in Gateshead
• key aspects of Jewish practice and culture
• how harmful practices may present in specific Jewish contexts
• understanding the "one chance" rule in high-risk cases
• the unique barriers Jewish women and girls face when seeking help
• culturally sensitive approaches to managing risk and offering support

Suitable for

• Professionals working in specialist domestic abuse services