Domestic Violence and Abuse - Awareness Raising (DAPS Level 1) Face to face

Course details

Aim: To raise participants' knowledge and understanding of the nature and impact of domestic violence and abuse

Dates:  16 June 2026, 29 September 2026, 19 January 2027

Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm

Venue: Gateshead Council's Learning Centre

Facilitators: Multi-agency facilitators

Booking: via Learning Hub

Learning objectives

Participants will:

• know the Government definition of DVA
• explore the different types of abusive behaviours used by perpetrators of domestic violence and abuse
• comprehend the impact of DVA on victims and survivors
• know the prevalence of DVA
• recognise the myths relating to the causes of DVA
• explore how discrimination in society contributes to the experience and impact of domestic violence and abuse
• know the specialist support services and interventions available for victims, children and perpetrators

Suitable for

• Intercollegiate Framework: level 2 People identified in Groups 1 - 3
• Bournemouth University Framework: People identified in Group A-B1
• all staff who may have brief contact with DVA victims but wouldn't be expected to facilitate/respond to disclosures