Introduction to Supporting Jewish Women Affected by Domestic Abuse

Course details

Aim: This beginner-level training offers an essential introduction to understanding and responding to domestic abuse within the Jewish community. 

Dates: Monday 29 September 2025, Wednesday 12 November 2025

Time: 11.15am -1.15pm

Venue: Gateshead Council's Learning Centre

Facilitator: Jewish Womens Aid

Booking: via Learning Hub

The session includes

•  Demographics of the Jewish Community in Gateshead
• Key aspects of Jewish practice and culture
• Religious and Spiritual abuse 
•  Understanding coercive control 
• The unique barriers Jewish women and girls face when seeking help
• Culturally sensitive approaches to managing risk and offering support

Suitable for

• All professionals across the Domestic Abuse Partnership