Understanding and Responding to Domestic Abuse and Suicide

Course details

Dates: 13 July 2026, 10 September 2026, 2 November 2026, 28 January 2027

Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm

Venue: Gateshead Council's Learning Centre

Facilitators: Tyneside Mind

Course aims:

To reduce the harms caused by perpetrators of domestic abuse by equipping practitioners with the knowledge, skills and confidence to identify, respond to, and support people subject to domestic abuse who may also be at risk of suicide.

Learning objectives

By the end of the session, participants will:

understand the links between domestic abuse and suicide
recognise key factors likely to increase the risk of suicide
learning from local and national Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews (DARDRs)
know the latest prevalence data
know how to respond effectively and compassionately to support and protect survivors

Before the course

You must complete the free Suicide Awareness course before attending this training.

Suitable for

Suitable for anyone working or volunteering with people who may be affected by domestic abuse.

Gateshead community safety and domestic abuse training