Understanding the Dynamics Of Domestic Abuse

Course rescheduled from 25 Feb 25

Each year In Scotland, in excess of 65,000 incidents of Domestic Abuse are recorded by Police Scotland, yet research shows only 1 in 5 affected report to the Police, meaning actual figures will be much higher. This session will examine how domestic abuse, also known as coercive control, is more than physical abuse.

By developing a greater understanding of domestic abuse, in all its forms and how it impacts victims and survivors the session will enable individuals and organisations to be better placed to be alert to the signs of domestic abuse, understand how it impacts people and where to signpost to support and specialist services.

 Learning outcomes 

• Identify the different types of domestic abuse that people may experience.
• Recognise the signs and symptoms of someone experiencing domestic abuse.
• Describe the impact of domestic abuse on individuals
• Have increased confidence in asking the question and responding effectively to a disclosure.
• Reflect on what they can do to implement supportive response to domestic abuse in their own practice.
• Feel more confident in supporting anyone experiencing Domestic Abuse
• Identify services to ensure people experiencing domestic abuse are able to be signposted to appropriate support

Trainer: Judy is the National Training Coordinator at Scottish Women’s Aid, a certified Safe & Together Trainer and a qualified IDAA Judy spent nearly 10 years working in a specialist domestic abuse service and 5 years serving on the board of Scottish Women’s Aid. Judy works widely across a arrange of settings and is passionate about improving the understanding of, and response to anyone experiencing domestic abuse.