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SUMMARY:A Shared Commitment to Quality: Introducing the National Quality Service Standards 
DESCRIPTION:An event hosted by Scottish Women’s Aid \nJoin us for the launch of the National Quality Service Standards (NQSS)\, a new accreditation framework for specialist domestic abuse services. \nDeveloped by Scottish Women’s Aid and shaped by the expertise of the Women’s Aid network and survivors of domestic abuse\, the standards set out what women\, children and young people\, and partner organisations should expect from specialist accredited services. \nThrough the NQSS accreditation framework\, Women’s Aid services can demonstrate their commitment to high-quality\, survivor-centred support\, accountability and continuous improvement. \nDuring this event\, attendees will hear from strategic leaders\, survivors and specialist Women’s Aid services about the impact of the standards and how they can strengthen quality\, consistency and accountability across the sector. We will also explore the role that funders\, commissioners and partners can play in supporting implementation and improving outcomes for women\, children and young people affected by domestic abuse. \nWho should attend? \n\nFunders and service commissioners\nLocal Authorities\nHealth and Social Care Partnerships\nCommunity Planning Partnerships\nViolence Against Women Partnerships\nScottish Government stakeholders\nRegulators and quality assurance partners\nThird sector partners
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/a-shared-commitment-to-quality-introducing-the-national-quality-service-standards/
LOCATION:Teams
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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SUMMARY:Networked Misogyny: Incels\, Tradwives and the Violent Fringe of the Manosphere
DESCRIPTION:This training explores the growing influence of networked misogyny and its relevance to violence against women and girls. Focusing on online cultures such as incel communities\, men’s rights activism\, and trad-wife ideologies\, the course examines how misogynistic beliefs are produced\, shared\, and normalised through digital networks—and how these narratives can shape attitudes\, behaviours\, and risks in women’s lives. \nDesigned for frontline practitioners\, the training connects online misogyny to offline harm\, including coercive control\, harassment\, stalking\, and intimate partner abuse. Participants will develop practical skills to recognise warning signs\, assess risk\, respond safely to disclosures\, and maintain survivor-centred\, trauma-informed practice. The course also addresses practitioner wellbeing and professional boundaries when working with misogynistic narratives. \nThis training supports frontline workers to better understand emerging forms of gendered harm and strengthen responses that prioritise women’s safety and dignity. \nLearning Outcomes \nBy the end of this training\, frontline workers will be able to: \n\nIdentify and describe key forms of networked misogyny—including incel communities\, men’s rights activism\, and trad-wife ideologies—and explain their relevance to violence against women and girls.\nRecognise how online misogynistic cultures shape attitudes\, behaviours\, and justifications for coercive control\, harassment\, sexual violence\, and intimate partner abuse.\nUnderstand pathways between online misogyny and offline harm\, including escalation from grievance-based narratives to entitlement\, hostility\, and violence.\nAssess risk more effectively by incorporating awareness of networked misogyny into existing VAW risk assessment and safety-planning frameworks.\nApply an intersectional understanding of how misogyny intersects with racism\, migration status\, disability\, sexuality\, and economic dependency in shaping women’s experiences of harm.\nRecognise the emotional and professional impact of exposure to misogynistic content on frontline workers and implement strategies for supervision\, boundaries\, and self-care.\n\nFacilitator: Jodie McVicar is Head of Training with Scottish Women’s Aid\, overseeing national training and strategic partnerships across Scotland.  Jodie has previous experience working within refuge at Edinburgh Women’s Aid\, and as a Trustee with Fife Women’s Aid. Jodie also has experience working within child protection\, including leading CLD and assessing practice of safeguarders via the National Safeguarders Panel team with Children 1st.  Jodie is also an accredited Safe and Together trainer\, and has extensive experience of embedding training and implementation into wider systems change – particularly in relation to domestic abuse and other human rights issues.
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/networked-misogyny-incels-tradwives-and-the-violent-fringe-of-the-manosphere-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T130000
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control
DESCRIPTION: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 experiencing abuse 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 and involves a range of behaviours that seek to establish control over victims and survivors by attacking and negatively impacting their physical and psychological safety and wellbeing as well as their resources\, agency and autonomy. It will address commonly asked questions such as ‘What causes domestic abuse?  Who is impacted? How would I know if someone was experiencing abuse? and of course\, What should I do?’ \nBy 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. \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the different types of domestic abuse that people may experience.\nRecognise the signs and symptoms of someone experiencing domestic abuse.\nDescribe the impact of domestic abuse on individuals.\nAsk the question and respond effectively to a disclosure.\nReflect on what they can do to implement supportive response to domestic abuse in their own practice.\nBe more effective in supporting anyone experiencing Domestic Abuse.\nIdentify services to ensure people experiencing domestic abuse are able to be signposted to appropriate support.\n\nTrainer: Judy Ferguson 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. \nJudy regularly provides training and consultancy to a wide range of multi agency statutory and voluntary bodies.  These include COPFS\, Police Scotland\, Local Authority Social Work Teams\, Law Society Scotland\, Criminal Justice\, Health Boards\, Housing Associations and Violence Against Women & Girls Partnerships and is passionate about improving the understanding of\, and response to anyone experiencing domestic abuse.
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/understanding-the-dynamics-of-domestic-abuse-and-coercive-control-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260710T085452Z
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SUMMARY:Tech Abuse
DESCRIPTION:We are all using technology as part of our every day lives\, however technology has become a tool in the perpetration of domestic abuse.  This course explores how abusers use technology to monitor\, control and harass and will provide you with guidance and resources to support women and children. \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify different forms of tech abuse and abuse of online spaces.\nRecognise instances of misuse of technology and online spaces.\nDescribe emerging trends in tech abuse and how it impacts on survivors.\nAssess for tech abuse related risk in a domestic abuse context.\nSupport survivors\, of technology facilitated abuse / abuse of online spaces to protect themselves\, using tools\, techniques & signposting.\n\nFacilitator: Jodie McVicar is Head of Training with Scottish Women’s Aid\, overseeing national training and strategic partnerships across Scotland.  Jodie has previous experience working within refuge at Edinburgh Women’s Aid\, and as a Trustee with Fife Women’s Aid. Jodie also has experience working within child protection\, including leading CLD and assessing practice of safeguarders via the National Safeguarders Panel team with Children 1st.  Jodie is also an accredited Safe and Together trainer\, and has extensive experience of embedding training and implementation into wider systems change – particularly in relation to domestic abuse and other human rights issues.
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/tech-abuse-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260806T094708Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T094708Z
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SUMMARY:Hidden Battles: Domestic Abuse in Military Life
DESCRIPTION:Members of the armed forces can access this training for free by entering discout code ‘MILITARY’ on checkout. \nDomestic abuse within military communities presents both familiar and distinct challenges. While the dynamics of coercive control\, risk and harm remain consistent\, the context of military life — including mobility\, hierarchy\, deployment\, and close-knit communities — can create additional barriers to disclosure\, support\, and safety. \nThis training is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and confidence to effectively support survivors who are serving personnel or military spouses/partners.  It explores how domestic abuse manifests within military settings\, the impact of military culture on help-seeking\, and the specific risks associated with service life\, including isolation\, reputational concerns\, and the overlap between personal and professional environments. \nThrough practical scenarios and applied learning\, participants will develop a deeper understanding of how to recognise abuse\, respond safely and appropriately\, and navigate both civilian and military support pathways.  The training emphasises a trauma-informed\, survivor-centred approach while strengthening multi-agency and cross-sector working. \nLearning Outcomes \nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the dynamics of domestic abuse and how these intersect with military life\nIdentify how factors such as deployment\, relocation\, and service hierarchy can influence both abuse and access to support\nRecognise barriers to disclosure unique to military families\nIdentify appropriate civilian and military support services and referral pathways\nUnderstand how to work within and alongside military systems and structures\nIdentify opportunities to strengthen support within military contexts\n\nFacilitator: Jodie McVicar is Head of Training with Scottish Women’s Aid\, overseeing national training and strategic partnerships across Scotland.  Jodie has previous experience working within refuge at Edinburgh Women’s Aid\, and as a Trustee with Fife Women’s Aid. Jodie also has experience working within child protection\, including leading CLD and assessing practice of safeguarders via the National Safeguarders Panel team with Children 1st.  Jodie is also an accredited Safe and Together trainer\, and has extensive experience of embedding training and implementation into wider systems change – particularly in relation to domestic abuse and other human rights issues.
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/supporting-military-families-domestic-abuse-and-armed-forces-culture/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260820T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260820T130000
DTSTAMP:20260807T134451Z
CREATED:20260703T152343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T134451Z
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SUMMARY:Networked Misogyny: Incels\, Tradwives and the Violent Fringe of the Manosphere
DESCRIPTION:This training explores the growing influence of networked misogyny and its relevance to violence against women and girls. Focusing on online cultures such as incel communities\, men’s rights activism\, and trad-wife ideologies\, the course examines how misogynistic beliefs are produced\, shared\, and normalised through digital networks—and how these narratives can shape attitudes\, behaviours\, and risks in women’s lives. \nDesigned for frontline practitioners\, the training connects online misogyny to offline harm\, including coercive control\, harassment\, stalking\, and intimate partner abuse. Participants will develop practical skills to recognise warning signs\, assess risk\, respond safely to disclosures\, and maintain survivor-centred\, trauma-informed practice. The course also addresses practitioner wellbeing and professional boundaries when working with misogynistic narratives. \nThis training supports frontline workers to better understand emerging forms of gendered harm and strengthen responses that prioritise women’s safety and dignity. \nLearning Outcomes \nBy the end of this training\, frontline workers will be able to: \n\nIdentify and describe key forms of networked misogyny—including incel communities\, men’s rights activism\, and trad-wife ideologies—and explain their relevance to violence against women and girls.\nRecognise how online misogynistic cultures shape attitudes\, behaviours\, and justifications for coercive control\, harassment\, sexual violence\, and intimate partner abuse.\nUnderstand pathways between online misogyny and offline harm\, including escalation from grievance-based narratives to entitlement\, hostility\, and violence.\nAssess risk more effectively by incorporating awareness of networked misogyny into existing VAW risk assessment and safety-planning frameworks.\nApply an intersectional understanding of how misogyny intersects with racism\, migration status\, disability\, sexuality\, and economic dependency in shaping women’s experiences of harm.\nRecognise the emotional and professional impact of exposure to misogynistic content on frontline workers and implement strategies for supervision\, boundaries\, and self-care.\n\nFacilitator: Jodie McVicar is Head of Training with Scottish Women’s Aid\, overseeing national training and strategic partnerships across Scotland.  Jodie has previous experience working within refuge at Edinburgh Women’s Aid\, and as a Trustee with Fife Women’s Aid. Jodie also has experience working within child protection\, including leading CLD and assessing practice of safeguarders via the National Safeguarders Panel team with Children 1st.  Jodie is also an accredited Safe and Together trainer\, and has extensive experience of embedding training and implementation into wider systems change – particularly in relation to domestic abuse and other human rights issues.
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/networked-misogyny-incels-tradwives-and-the-violent-fringe-of-the-manosphere-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260723T130000
DTSTAMP:20260710T085423Z
CREATED:20260703T081955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T085423Z
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SUMMARY:Tech Abuse
DESCRIPTION:We are all using technology as part of our every day lives\, however technology has become a tool in the perpetration of domestic abuse.  This course explores how abusers use technology to monitor\, control and harass and will provide you with guidance and resources to support women and children. \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify different forms of tech abuse and abuse of online spaces.\nRecognise instances of misuse of technology and online spaces.\nDescribe emerging trends in tech abuse and how it impacts on survivors.\nAssess for tech abuse related risk in a domestic abuse context.\nSupport survivors\, of technology facilitated abuse / abuse of online spaces to protect themselves\, using tools\, techniques & signposting.\n\nFacilitator: Jodie McVicar is Head of Training with Scottish Women’s Aid\, overseeing national training and strategic partnerships across Scotland.  Jodie has previous experience working within refuge at Edinburgh Women’s Aid\, and as a Trustee with Fife Women’s Aid. Jodie also has experience working within child protection\, including leading CLD and assessing practice of safeguarders via the National Safeguarders Panel team with Children 1st.  Jodie is also an accredited Safe and Together trainer\, and has extensive experience of embedding training and implementation into wider systems change – particularly in relation to domestic abuse and other human rights issues. \n 
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/tech-abuse/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260212T162818Z
CREATED:20260212T162818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T162818Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Screen: Technology and AI Facilitated Domestic Abuse
DESCRIPTION:This training course equips practitioners with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the growing role of technology and artificial intelligence in abuse and safeguarding. As digital tools become more integrated into daily life\, they can both empower survivors and present new risks\, from tech-facilitated harassment to surveillance and manipulation through smart devices and AI. Through practical examples\, case studies\, and guided discussion\, this course will help workers understand how technology can be misused\, identify warning signs\, and develop strategies to support and protect those affected. Participants will also explore how technology and AI can be harnessed as tools for safety\, advocacy\, and recovery\, ensuring their practice remains both current and survivor-focused. \nBy the end of the training\, frontline workers will be able to support individuals experiencing technology-facilitated domestic abuse by creating a practical safety plan that includes identifying digital risks\, strengthening privacy and security settings\, and guiding safe use of devices and online platforms. \nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \nKnowledge \n\nDefine technology- and AI-facilitated domestic abuse and understand how it intersects with coercive control\nRecognize how perpetrators misuse everyday technologies (smartphones\, GPS\, smart home devices\, social media\, spyware) and emerging AI tools (deepfakes\, voice cloning\, automated harassment)\nUnderstand the risks these abuses pose to survivor safety\, wellbeing\, and confidentiality\nBe aware of relevant safeguarding duties\, organisational policies\, and legal frameworks (e.g.\, coercive control laws\, stalking legislation\, digital evidence handling)\n\nSkills \n\nIdentify warning signs and red flags of tech-enabled abuse during client interactions and risk assessments\nSupport survivors in practical steps to improve digital safety without escalating risk (e.g.\, safe device checks\, account security\, documenting evidence)\nIncorporate questions about technology and AI misuse into safety planning\nCollaborate with specialist agencies (e.g.\, digital security experts\, police cybercrime units) to strengthen survivor protection\nRespond to disclosures about tech abuse in a trauma-informed\, non-judgmental way that prioritises survivor autonomy and safety\nDevelop technology specific safety planning in a domestic abuse context\n\nAttitudes \n\nRecognise technology and AI misuse as integral to patterns of domestic abuse\, not as separate or “secondary” issues.\nApproach survivors’ concerns about technology with empathy and validation\, avoiding minimisation.\nStay open to continuous learning\, acknowledging that abuse tactics evolve alongside new technologies.\nValue survivor-led safety planning\, respecting their choices around technology use (e.g.\, staying online to maintain social networks or work).\n\nFacilitator: Jodie McVicar is Head of Training with Scottish Women’s Aid\, overseeing national training and strategic partnerships across Scotland.  Jodie has previous experience working within refuge at Edinburgh Women’s Aid\, and as a Trustee with Fife Women’s Aid. Jodie also has experience working within child protection\, including leading CLD and assessing practice of safeguarders via the National Safeguarders Panel team with Children 1st.  Jodie is also an accredited Safe and Together trainer\, and has extensive experience of embedding training and implementation into wider systems change – particularly in relation to domestic abuse and other human rights issues.
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/beyond-the-screen-technology-and-ai-facilitated-domestic-abuse/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260212T154409Z
CREATED:20260212T153939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T154409Z
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SUMMARY:Networked Misogyny: Incels\, Tradwives and the Violent Fringe of the Manosphere
DESCRIPTION:This training explores the growing influence of networked misogyny and its relevance to violence against women and girls. Focusing on online cultures such as incel communities\, men’s rights activism\, and trad-wife ideologies\, the course examines how misogynistic beliefs are produced\, shared\, and normalised through digital networks—and how these narratives can shape attitudes\, behaviours\, and risks in women’s lives. \nDesigned for frontline practitioners\, the training connects online misogyny to offline harm\, including coercive control\, harassment\, stalking\, and intimate partner abuse. Participants will develop practical skills to recognise warning signs\, assess risk\, respond safely to disclosures\, and maintain survivor-centred\, trauma-informed practice. The course also addresses practitioner wellbeing and professional boundaries when working with misogynistic narratives. \nThis training supports frontline workers to better understand emerging forms of gendered harm and strengthen responses that prioritise women’s safety and dignity. \nLearning Outcomes \nBy the end of this training\, frontline workers will be able to: \n\nIdentify and describe key forms of networked misogyny—including incel communities\, men’s rights activism\, and trad-wife ideologies—and explain their relevance to violence against women and girls.\nRecognise how online misogynistic cultures shape attitudes\, behaviours\, and justifications for coercive control\, harassment\, sexual violence\, and intimate partner abuse.\nUnderstand pathways between online misogyny and offline harm\, including escalation from grievance-based narratives to entitlement\, hostility\, and violence.\nAssess risk more effectively by incorporating awareness of networked misogyny into existing VAW risk assessment and safety-planning frameworks.\nApply an intersectional understanding of how misogyny intersects with racism\, migration status\, disability\, sexuality\, and economic dependency in shaping women’s experiences of harm.\nRecognise the emotional and professional impact of exposure to misogynistic content on frontline workers and implement strategies for supervision\, boundaries\, and self-care.\n\nFacilitator: Jodie McVicar is Head of Training with Scottish Women’s Aid\, overseeing national training and strategic partnerships across Scotland.  Jodie has previous experience working within refuge at Edinburgh Women’s Aid\, and as a Trustee with Fife Women’s Aid. Jodie also has experience working within child protection\, including leading CLD and assessing practice of safeguarders via the National Safeguarders Panel team with Children 1st.  Jodie is also an accredited Safe and Together trainer\, and has extensive experience of embedding training and implementation into wider systems change – particularly in relation to domestic abuse and other human rights issues.
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/networked-misogyny-incels-tradwives-and-the-violent-fringe-of-the-manosphere/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T150000
DTSTAMP:20260528T092239Z
CREATED:20260227T141812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T092239Z
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SUMMARY:Improving the Safety Of Children and Mothers In Child Contact Court Hearings
DESCRIPTION:Scottish Women’s Aid online event on Thursday 26 March 12.30-3.00 \nWe have copious evidence that child contact decisions are a critical risk point for survivors\, and this conference looks at what and how to improve court processes. Join us as we explore how outcomes for children and their mothers can be improved within the civil courts when domestic abuse is present. This half-day conference will look at court processes through the lenses of trauma\, human rights\, and system improvement. \nWe’re excited to be joined by: \n\nA young woman with experience of asserting her rights within the civil court system as a child.\n\n\nDr Fiona Morrison\, Reader in Childhood Studies\, University of Edinburgh.\n\n\nDr Emma Forbes\, National Lead on Domestic Abuse\, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.\n\n\nWe’ll also be sharing video clips from Judge Kylie Beckhouse\, Chair of the Family Law Committee in Australia who offers us a vision of innovation and change. \n\nThis half-day conference is free to attend.
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/improving-the-safety-of-children-and-mothers-in-child-contact-court-hearings/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T123000
DTSTAMP:20251017T121349Z
CREATED:20251017T121349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T121349Z
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SUMMARY:Key Principles in Asking and Responding to Domestic Abuse
DESCRIPTION:More Info:  \nSupporting someone experiencing domestic abuse is often a challenging and complex area\, spotting the signs and offering support isn’t always easy.  Over recent years we have developed our understanding of domestic abuse\, and we now know it can take many forms not just physical abuse.  We also know it impacts people in many different ways and disclosing abuse can be difficult. \nHow would you recognise if someone was impacted by domestic abuse\, how would you respond and what could be done to maximise safety for someone experiencing domestic abuse? Where would you refer and what else could you do? \nThis workshop will equip you with the skills to spot the signs of domestic abuse and the knowledge and confidence to offer support and signposting enabling individuals and organisations to be better placed to be alert to the signs of domestic abuse and to respond safely and effectively. \nBy the end of the session\, you will be able to:  \n\nIdentify the different types of domestic abuse that people may experience.\nRecognise the signs and symptoms of someone experiencing domestic abuse.\nDescribe the impact of how domestic abuse can have on an individual and the actions and decisions they make\nAsk the question and responding effectively to a disclosure.\nReflect on what they can do to implement supportive response to domestic abuse in their own practice.\nExplain why signposting someone to specialist domestic abuse services is the most appropriate course of action\nKnow where to signpost to specialist support and resources.\n\nTrainer: 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.
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/key-principles-in-asking-and-responding-to-domestic-abuse/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T123000
DTSTAMP:20251017T094728Z
CREATED:20251017T094717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T094728Z
UID:10000111-1770888600-1770899400@training.womensaid.scot
SUMMARY:Children & Young People's Experiences of Domestic Abuse
DESCRIPTION:More info:  \nDomestic abuse can have a profound effect on children and young people that goes beyond witnessing abuse. This session explores how children and young people are exposed to and experience domestic abuse\, how this can impact on all areas of their lives and the coping strategies they may employ. \nThis session also highlights how abuse can continue to be experienced by children and young people post-separation demonstrating the importance that any contact is safe contact and does not become a means for the continuation of abuse to the children and/or non abusing parent\, usually the mother.  The session will also highlight the importance of listening to children and young people and how difficult it can be for them to be heard and their views acted upon. \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify how perpetrators abusive actions and negative parenting choices can impact on a child or young person’s educational and social experiences as well as their physical and emotional health and wellbeing.\nDescribe how children and young people directly and indirectly experience domestic abuse and the coping strategies they can employ and the role of resilience.\nReflect and build upon best and practice skills and approaches for working with children who have experienced domestic abuse.\nConsider how to apply the learning to better support children and young people experiencing or impacted by domestic abuse\n\nTrainer: 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.
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/children-young-peoples-experiences-of-domestic-abuse-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T123000
DTSTAMP:20251204T101141Z
CREATED:20250523T084913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T101141Z
UID:10000104-1769594400-1769603400@training.womensaid.scot
SUMMARY:Invisible Chains:  Unwinding Economic Abuse & Promoting Financial Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:This training has been resheduled from 2nd Dec 25. \n“Reclaiming your finances is part of reclaiming your life.  You are not bad with money — someone took that power away. But you can take it back.” \nEconomic abuse is a powerful and often hidden form of control that can trap individuals in unsafe situations and limit their independence. This training equips participants with the knowledge to identify the signs of economic abuse\, understand its impact on survivors\, and explore practical strategies for support\, intervention and financial empowerment. Whether you’re a frontline worker\, advocate\, or community leader\, this session will deepen your understanding and enhance your capacity to respond effectively and empathetically. \n\nDefine economic abuse and understand how it fits within the broader spectrum of domestic abuse.\nIdentify signs and risk indicators of economic abuse.\nUnderstand short- and long-term impact on survivors\nRespond appropriately using a trauma-informed approach.\nExplore pathways for support and safety planning that address economic control.\nLearn practical tools to regain control over finances.\nExplore budgeting\, credit repair\, and financial safety planning.\nIdentify support services and resources for long-term financial recovery.\n\nTrainer: Jodie McVicar is Head of Training with Scottish Women’s Aid\, managing national training and strategic partnerships across Scotland. Jodie has previous experience working within refuge at Edinburgh Women’s Aid\, and as a Trustee with Fife Women’s Aid\, as well as an extensive background in L&D and child protection – both within statutory and third sector services.
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/understanding-economic-abuse-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T123000
DTSTAMP:20251024T080450Z
CREATED:20251017T093705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T080450Z
UID:10000110-1769074200-1769085000@training.womensaid.scot
SUMMARY:Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control
DESCRIPTION:More info:  \nEach year In Scotland\, in excess of 65\,000 incidents of Domestic Abuse are recorded by Police Scotland\, yet research shows only 1 in 5 experiencing abuse 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 and involves a range of behaviours that seek to establish control over victim and survivors by attacking and negatively impacting their physical and psychological safety and wellbeing as well as their resources\, agency and autonomy. It will address commonly asked questions such as ‘What causes domestic abuse?  Who is impacted? How would I know if someone was experiencing abuse? and of course\, What should I do?’ \nBy 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. \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the different types of domestic abuse that people may experience.\nRecognise the signs and symptoms of someone experiencing domestic abuse.\nDescribe the impact of domestic abuse on individuals\nAsk the question and respond effectively to a disclosure.\nReflect on what they can do to implement supportive response to domestic abuse in their own practice.\nBe more effective in supporting anyone experiencing Domestic Abuse\nIdentify services to ensure people experiencing domestic abuse are able to be signposted to appropriate support\n\nTrainer: 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.
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/understanding-the-dynamics-of-domestic-abuse-and-coercive-control-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251203T123000
DTSTAMP:20250616T100649Z
CREATED:20250523T085522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T100649Z
UID:10000105-1764756000-1764765000@training.womensaid.scot
SUMMARY:Hidden Homicides – The Role of Suicide in Domestic Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Perpetrators of domestic abuse employ a wide range of tactics to control and abuse their partners or ex -partners. Survivors report a range controlling\, emotional and destructive tactics all of which can have devastating effects on their emotional and mental well-being and without effective support\, risk assessment and safety management many women feel there is no escape and are dying by suicide due to the actions of their abusive partner or ex partner. \nResearch by Professor Jane Monckton-Smith and other academics have highlighted many suicides are in fact the ‘hidden victims’ of domestic abuse with Professor Monckton – Smith developing an 8 Stage Suicide Timeline to aid risk assessment and safety management. \nThis session seeks to explore the literature and emerging research in this area\, enabling consideration as to how best safety and risk can be considered in this context\, potential indicators\, the principles of safety planning and the importance of signposting to specialist services. \n By the end of the session you will be able to:  \n\nIdentify the impact of domestic abuse on those who experience it and how it affects their physical and emotional health.\nRecognise the relationship between suicide and experiencing domestic abuse.\nDescribe the main issues in asking and responding to anyone experiencing domestic abuse where suicide may be a concern.\nReflect and build upon the skills\, knowledge and tools to better identify risk\, assess protective factors and increase safety for those experiencing domestic abuse.\n\nTrainer: 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.
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/hidden-homicides-the-role-of-suicide-in-domestic-abuse-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T130000
DTSTAMP:20251009T142935Z
CREATED:20251009T142935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T142935Z
UID:10000108-1764669600-1764680400@training.womensaid.scot
SUMMARY:16 Days Event - Beyond the Screen:  Technology and AI Facilitated Domestic Abuse
DESCRIPTION:16 Days of Action – Free Training Opportunity \nIn honour of the 16 Days of Activism\, we’re offering this free training opportunity to empower our community\, raise awareness\, and inspire action. Don’t miss this chance to learn\, grow\, and make a difference—together! \nSign up today and be part of the change. \nThis training course equips practitioners with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the growing role of technology and artificial intelligence in abuse and safeguarding. As digital tools become more integrated into daily life\, they can both empower survivors and present new risks\, from tech-facilitated harassment to surveillance and manipulation through smart devices and AI. Through practical examples\, case studies\, and guided discussion\, this course will help workers understand how technology can be misused\, identify warning signs\, and develop strategies to support and protect those affected. Participants will also explore how technology and AI can be harnessed as tools for safety\, advocacy\, and recovery\, ensuring their practice remains both current and survivor-focused. \nBy the end of the training\, frontline workers will be able to support individuals experiencing technology-facilitated domestic abuse by creating a practical safety plan that includes identifying digital risks\, strengthening privacy and security settings\, and guiding safe use of devices and online platforms. \nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to: \nKnowledge \n\nDefine technology- and AI-facilitated domestic abuse and understand how it intersects with coercive control\nRecognize how perpetrators misuse everyday technologies (smartphones\, GPS\, smart home devices\, social media\, spyware) and emerging AI tools (deepfakes\, voice cloning\, automated harassment)\nUnderstand the risks these abuses pose to survivor safety\, wellbeing\, and confidentiality\nBe aware of relevant safeguarding duties\, organisational policies\, and legal frameworks (e.g.\, coercive control laws\, stalking legislation\, digital evidence handling)\n\nSkills \n\nIdentify warning signs and red flags of tech-enabled abuse during client interactions and risk assessments\nSupport survivors in practical steps to improve digital safety without escalating risk (e.g.\, safe device checks\, account security\, documenting evidence)\nIncorporate questions about technology and AI misuse into safety planning\nCollaborate with specialist agencies (e.g.\, digital security experts\, police cybercrime units) to strengthen survivor protection\nRespond to disclosures about tech abuse in a trauma-informed\, non-judgmental way that prioritises survivor autonomy and safety\nDevelop technology specific safety planning in a domestic abuse context\n\nAttitudes \n\nRecognise technology and AI misuse as integral to patterns of domestic abuse\, not as separate or “secondary” issues.\nApproach survivors’ concerns about technology with empathy and validation\, avoiding minimisation.\nStay open to continuous learning\, acknowledging that abuse tactics evolve alongside new technologies.\nValue survivor-led safety planning\, respecting their choices around technology use (e.g.\, staying online to maintain social networks or work).\n\nThis is a cameras-on training – participants will be expected to be present and interactive throughout the session \n\nResearch from Penn State found that learners who had their cameras on reported better engagement\, interaction\, and satisfaction. Also\, when more learners had cameras on\, the group as a whole experienced improved attention\, focus\, learning performance\, etc.  “Peers turning on cameras promotes learning in video conferencing” – Penn State\, 2024\nThe qualitative study “Should I Turn on My Video Camera? Perceptions of the use of Video Cameras in Synchronous Distant Learning” found that learners perceive cameras on as improving cooperation\, self-discipline\, self-control\, interaction\, being part of the process. Learners felt that video on supports dialogue and builds trust/rapport with facilitators and peers. – Vilnius Gediminas Technical University\, 2022\n\nFacilitators: Jodie McVicar & Aisha Malik \nAisha Malik joined SWA in April 2023 as Member Services Development Lead.  Prior to joining the team\, Aisha worked across the VAWG sector and has a background in service delivery\, specialist CYP support\, honour-based abuse\, forced marriage and autism. \nJodie McVicar is Head of Training with Scottish Women’s Aid\, overseeing national training and strategic partnerships across Scotland.  Jodie has previous experience working within refuge at Edinburgh Women’s Aid\, and as a Trustee with Fife Women’s Aid. Jodie also has experience working within child protection\, including leading CLD and assessing practice of safeguarders via the National Safeguarders Panel team with Children 1st.  Jodie is also an accredited Safe and Together trainer\, and has extensive experience of embedding training and implementation into wider systems change – particularly in relation to domestic abuse and other human rights issues. \n  \n 
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/16-days-event-beyond-the-screen-technology-and-ai-facilitated-domestic-abuse/
LOCATION:Teams
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T150000
DTSTAMP:20251124T105129Z
CREATED:20251010T131901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T105129Z
UID:10000109-1764244800-1764255600@training.womensaid.scot
SUMMARY:Invisible Chains: Unwinding Economic Abuse and Promoting Financial Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:**Please note\, start time moved from 1pm to 12pm \nTo kick off our 16 Days of Action Empowerment Series\, we are offering this free training session to support practitioners to understand economic abuse\, and with practical tips to promote financial empowerment. \n“Reclaiming your finances is part of reclaiming your life.  You are not bad with money — someone took that power away. But you can take it back.” \nEconomic abuse is a powerful and often hidden form of control that can trap individuals in unsafe situations and limit their independence. This training equips participants with the knowledge to identify the signs of economic abuse\, understand its impact on survivors\, and explore practical strategies for support\, intervention and financial empowerment. Whether you’re a frontline worker\, advocate\, or community leader\, this session will deepen your understanding and enhance your capacity to respond effectively and empathetically. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nDefine economic abuse and understand how it fits within the broader spectrum of domestic abuse.\nIdentify signs and risk indicators of economic abuse.\nUnderstand short- and long-term impact on survivors\nRespond appropriately using a trauma-informed approach.\nExplore pathways for support and safety planning that address economic control.\nLearn practical tools to regain control over finances.\nExplore budgeting\, credit repair\, and financial safety planning.\nIdentify support services and resources for long-term financial recovery.\n\nFacilitator: Jodie McVicar is Head of Training with Scottish Women’s Aid\, overseeing national training and strategic partnerships across Scotland.  Jodie has previous experience working within refuge at Edinburgh Women’s Aid\, and as a Trustee with Fife Women’s Aid. Jodie also has experience working within child protection\, including leading CLD and assessing practice of safeguarders via the National Safeguarders Panel team with Children 1st.  Jodie is also an accredited Safe and Together trainer\, and has extensive experience of embedding training and implementation into wider systems change – particularly in relation to domestic abuse and other human rights issues.
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/invisible-chains-unwinding-economic-abuse-and-promoting-financial-empowerment/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T110000
DTSTAMP:20251107T104402Z
CREATED:20250901T133638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T104402Z
UID:10000107-1763460000-1763463600@training.womensaid.scot
SUMMARY:What do we know about Domestic Abuse in Deaf Communities?
DESCRIPTION:Whilst public awareness of domestic abuse has increased over the years and new legislation has been introduced making coercive control criminal offence\, research tells us the only 1 out of 5 survivors report to the police.  Research has also found that deaf women are 2-3 times more likely to experience domestic abuse than their hearing peers (Crowe\, 2017).  \nWhy might this be?  What can be done to improve understanding of and support to deaf women experiencing domestic abuse? \nThis webinar will provide a general overview of the Deaf community as a linguistic and cultural minority and highlight what we know about domestic abuse in deaf communities.  It will enable anyone working in general or specialist services to reflect on how they can use this knowledge to improve accessibility and support for this group. \nThe webinar will: \n\nProvide a general overview of the Deaf community as a linguistic and cultural minority\nReflect on what we know about domestic abuse in deaf communities.\nIncrease participants understanding and awareness around the specific issues and challenges facing deaf women and girls who have experienced GBV\nIdentify how general and specialist services can improve accessibility for this group.\nReflect on key approaches for working with British Sign Language interpreters\n\nFacilitators: Professor Jemina Napier\, Heriot Watt University and Lucy Clark\, Project Officer \nThe webinar will be fully supported and accessible with a BSL Interpreter. \nPlease note\, if you work within the SWA network you can book a free place through the Members Training Calendar. \n 
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/what-do-we-know-about-domestic-abuse-in-deaf-communities/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T123000
DTSTAMP:20251110T140834Z
CREATED:20250523T082904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T140834Z
UID:10000102-1763028000-1763037000@training.womensaid.scot
SUMMARY:Understanding Vicarious Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Working with individuals who have experienced trauma can be emotionally demanding and challenging. The empathic nature of this work often means absorbing and processing the distress of those we seek to support. Vicarious trauma is a process of change resulting from empathetic engagement with trauma survivors. \nIn this session we will explore the different types of vicarious trauma and reflect on how it may affect individuals differently.  The session will highlight best practice approaches to managing working with people impacted by trauma promoting self-care and a supportive workplace culture as an essential part of how we support people supporting people where trauma is a feature.  \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nDefine different forms of vicarious trauma and how they might arise within our work as practitioners regularly engaging with people experiencing their own traumas\nIdentify ways to create space for and move with vicarious trauma(s)\nExamine options on how to promote holistic wellness for ourselves and others as we partake in conversations involving trauma \n\nFacilitator: Jodie McVicar is the National Training Manager with Scottish Women’s Aid\, overseeing national training and strategic partnerships across Scotland.  Jodie has previous experience working within refuge at Edinburgh Women’s Aid\, and as a Trustee with Fife Women’s Aid. Jodie also has experience working within child protection\, including leading CLD and assessing practice of safeguarders via the National Safeguarders Panel team with Children 1st.  Jodie is also an accredited Safe and Together trainer\, and has extensive experience of embedding training and implementation into wider systems change – particularly in relation to domestic abuse and other human rights issues.
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/understanding-vicarious-trauma/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250918T160000
DTSTAMP:20250523T131850Z
CREATED:20250523T081238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T131850Z
UID:10000100-1758202200-1758211200@training.womensaid.scot
SUMMARY:Understanding Domestic Abuse: How to Ask\, How to Respond
DESCRIPTION:In Scotland\, there are more than 65\,000 incidents of Domestic Abuse recorded by Police each and every year.  However\, with only 1 in 5 reporting to the police we know far more people are affected than we may be aware of and many of us will have friends\, family and people we work with who are or who have been impacted by domestic abuse. \nSupporting someone experiencing domestic abuse is often a challenging and complex area and spotting the signs and offering support isn’t always easy.  Over recent years we have developed our understanding of domestic abuse\, and we now know it can take many forms not just physical abuse.  We also know it impacts people in many different ways and disclosing abuse can be difficult. \nHow would you recognise if someone was impacted by domestic abuse\, how would you respond and what could be done to maximise safety for someone experiencing domestic abuse? Where would you refer and what else could you do? \nThis workshop will equip you with the skills to spot the signs of domestic abuse and the knowledge and confidence to offer support and signposting enabling individuals and organisations to be better placed to be alert to the signs of domestic abuse and to respond safely and effectively. \n By the end of the session you will be able to:  \n\nIdentify the different types of domestic abuse that people may experience.\nRecognise the signs and symptoms of someone experiencing domestic abuse.\nDescribe the impact of how domestic abuse can have on an individual and the actions and decisions they make\nAsk the question and responding effectively to a disclosure.\nReflect on what they can do to implement supportive response to domestic abuse in their own practice.\nExplain why signposting someone to specialist domestic abuse services is the most appropriate course of action\nKnow where to signpost to specialist support and resources.\n\nTrainer: 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.
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/understanding-domestic-abuse-how-to-ask-how-to-respond/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T123000
DTSTAMP:20250825T082227Z
CREATED:20250523T080456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T082227Z
UID:10000099-1757583000-1757593800@training.womensaid.scot
SUMMARY:Children’s Experiences of Domestic Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Domestic abuse can have a profound effect on children and young people that goes beyond witnessing abuse. This session explores how children and young people are exposed to and experience domestic abuse\, how this can impact on all areas of their lives and the coping strategies they may employ. \nThis session also highlights how abuse can continue to be experienced by children and young people post-separation demonstrating the importance that any contact is safe contact and does not become a means for the continuation of abuse to the children and/or non abusing parent\, usually the mother.  The session will also highlight the importance of listening to children and young people and how difficult it can be for them to be heard and their views acted upon. \n By the end of the session you will be able to : \n\nIdentify how perpetrators abusive actions and negative parenting choices can impact on a child or young person’s educational and social experiences as well as their physical and emotional health and wellbeing.\nDescribe how children and young people directly and indirectly experience domestic abuse and the coping strategies they can employ and the role of resilience.\nReflect and build upon best and practice skills and approaches for working with children who have experienced domestic abuse.\nConsider how to apply the learning to better support children and young people experiencing or impacted by domestic abuse.\n\nTrainer: 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.
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/childrens-experiences-of-domestic-abuse/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250826T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250826T143000
DTSTAMP:20250711T090300Z
CREATED:20250523T071946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T090300Z
UID:10000098-1756213200-1756218600@training.womensaid.scot
SUMMARY:The Tyranny of Distance? – Domestic Abuse in Remote\, Rural and Island Scotland
DESCRIPTION:What is it like living with domestic abuse on Scotland’s rugged west coast and islands? How easy is it to escape abuse and find support in these picture-postcard places?   This webinar explores rural and island women’s experiences of domestic abuse\, its dangers and impact and the challenges of implementing domestic abuse- informed practices (DA-I) in these areas. \nFacilitator: Dr Anni Donaldson is an independent scholar\, feminist oral historian and journalist. She is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Strathclyde\, and Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.  She specialises in research into women’s lives in the nineteen\, twentieth and twenty-first centuries with a particular focus on domestic abuse and sexual violence in Scotland. \nOnce this event is fully booked you can add your name to a waiting list here. \n  \n 
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/the-tyranny-of-distance-domestic-abuse-in-remote-rural-and-island-scotland/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250821T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250821T123000
DTSTAMP:20250627T080249Z
CREATED:20250523T070511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T080249Z
UID:10000097-1755768600-1755779400@training.womensaid.scot
SUMMARY:Understanding the Dynamics Of Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control
DESCRIPTION: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 experiencing abuse 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 and involves a range of behaviours that seek to establish control over victim and survivors by attacking and negatively impacting their physical and psychological safety and wellbeing as well as their resources\, agency and autonomy. It will address commonly asked questions such as ‘What causes domestic abuse?  Who is impacted? How would I know if someone was experiencing abuse? and of course\, What should I do?’ \nBy 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.  \nBy the end of the session you will be able to:  \n\nIdentify the different types of domestic abuse that people may experience.\nRecognise the signs and symptoms of someone experiencing domestic abuse.\nDescribe the impact of domestic abuse on individuals\nAsk the question and responding effectively to a disclosure.\nReflect on what they can do to implement supportive response to domestic abuse in their own practice.\nBe more effective in supporting anyone experiencing Domestic Abuse\nIdentify services to ensure people experiencing domestic abuse are able to be signposted to appropriate support\n\nTrainer: 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. \nJudy regularly provides training and consultancy to a wide range of multi agency statutory and voluntary bodies.  These include COPFS\, Police Scotland\, Local Authority Social Work Teams\, Law Society Scotland\, Criminal Justice\, Health Boards\, Housing Associations and Violence Against Women & Girls Partnerships and is passionate about improving the understanding of\, and response to anyone experiencing domestic abuse.
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/understanding-the-dynamics-of-domestic-abuse-and-coercive-control/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250527T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250527T160000
DTSTAMP:20250207T115345Z
CREATED:20250206T150341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T115345Z
UID:10000095-1748352600-1748361600@training.womensaid.scot
SUMMARY:Understanding Risk and Escalation in Young People’s Relationships
DESCRIPTION:“We learned we could say no\, but we were never taught what to do if they ignored that.” \nThe Rise Report commissioned by Scottish Women’s Aid (SWA) for YWCA Scotland – the Young Women’s Movement – found 36 per cent of young women had been in an intimate relationship with someone who harmed them physically or emotionally.  57 per cent of respondents said they did not learn about unhealthy relationships or domestic abuse in school.   Whilst services such as Women’s Aid exist evidence shows\, regardless of whether they can access adult support\, young women are not accessing support from services\, turning instead to peers and suggests that young people need a different response to adults. \nThis session will look at key principles and practice approaches to identifying risk in young people’s relationships\, strategies for engaging with young women\, promoting healthy relationships and pathways to support. \nParticipants can expect to: \n\nDevelop an appreciation and understanding of the impact of coercive control and domestic abuse on young people and how it affects their behaviour and choices\nBe able to identify signs of coercive control and abuse in young people’s relationships and respond to it appropriately\nDevelop understanding of the main issues of providing a sensitive and appropriate service to young women experiencing domestic abuse and coercive control\nDevelop confidence and knowledge to better identify risk\, assess protective factors and increase safety.\nConsider how intersectionality may further impact young women experiencing abuse to reduce inequalities and improve outcomes\n\nTrainer: 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.
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/understanding-risk-and-escalation-in-young-peoples-relationships-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T123000
DTSTAMP:20250207T114506Z
CREATED:20250206T142529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T114506Z
UID:10000093-1745402400-1745411400@training.womensaid.scot
SUMMARY:Safety Planning and Support for Women Experiencing Domestic Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Women experiencing domestic abuse do not have any control over their partner’s or ex-partners abuse\, but they can have agency and choices about how to respond to situations and how they can act and develop a safety plan with the aim of keeping themselves (and their children) as safe as possible. \nWhether or not women wish to leave the abuser or remain in the relationship– there are tools and techniques they can use to maintain a sense of control and work towards increasing their safety addressing risks the perpetrator may pose. The session will explore safety planning techniques women may find helpful\, increasing workers knowledge of how to support women to develop and manage a safety plan and what additional tools and resources they can use to assess risk and help women feel safer. \nThe session will also explore approaches focussing on both Domestic Abuse Informed Practice and Trauma Informed Practice to help us to assess how we can adapt our practice and engage with\, and support individuals impacted by domestic abuse in a sensitive and survivor centred manner. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstanding and awareness of safety planning techniques and how to support women to develop and manage a safety plan.\nUnderstanding of risk assessment tools and frameworks that aim to increase safety and manage risk for women impacted by domestic abuse.\nUnderstanding how to enhance their practice to ensure best and safe practice in working with people who may have been impacted by domestic abuse.\n\nTrainer: 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.
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/safety-planning-and-support-for-women-experiencing-domestic-abuse/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T123000
DTSTAMP:20250324T111709Z
CREATED:20250206T140710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T111709Z
UID:10000090-1744279200-1744288200@training.womensaid.scot
SUMMARY:Understanding the Dynamics Of Domestic Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Course rescheduled from 25 Feb 25 \nEach 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. \nBy 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. \n Learning outcomes  \n\nIdentify the different types of domestic abuse that people may experience.\nRecognise the signs and symptoms of someone experiencing domestic abuse.\nDescribe the impact of domestic abuse on individuals\nHave increased confidence in asking the question and responding effectively to a disclosure.\nReflect on what they can do to implement supportive response to domestic abuse in their own practice.\nFeel more confident in supporting anyone experiencing Domestic Abuse\nIdentify services to ensure people experiencing domestic abuse are able to be signposted to appropriate support\n\nTrainer: 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.
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/understanding-the-dynamics-of-domestic-abuse-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250401T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250401T123000
DTSTAMP:20250207T113841Z
CREATED:20250206T141943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T113841Z
UID:10000092-1743501600-1743510600@training.womensaid.scot
SUMMARY:Why Doesn’t She Just Leave?
DESCRIPTION:One of the most common questions when discussing domestic abuse is the age-old ‘‘Why doesn’t she just leave?”.  Well intentioned and often founded on the belief that there are numerous laws to protect you\, safe\, accessible refuges for you to flee to\, and surely the best thing\, the only thing to do is to pack your bags and leave?   Yet survivors\, practitioners\, academics and statistics tell us leaving is actually one of the most dangerous points\, when behaviour very often escalates and violence may be introduced for the first and fatal time. \nThis session explores the many concerns and challenges to leaving for women experiencing domestic abuse and seeks to explore and address the victim blaming attitudes and misinformation which create barriers to support and services for women and children impacted by the behaviours of a domestic abuse perpetrator. \nParticipants can expect to: \n\nBe able to describe how women experiencing domestic abuse face significant barriers to leaving and consider the implications and potential dangers of leaving or staying for women\, their children and young people\nUnderstand the impact of domestic abuse on those who experience it and how it affects their behaviour and choices during and after the relationship.\nExplore and explain the terminology and rationale of the gendered analysis of domestic abuse\nConsider how to apply the knowledge to their own work in supporting women\, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse\n\nTrainer: 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.
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/why-doesnt-she-just-leave-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250320T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250320T123000
DTSTAMP:20250306T101043Z
CREATED:20250206T141250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T101043Z
UID:10000091-1742464800-1742473800@training.womensaid.scot
SUMMARY:Children & Young People’s Experiences of Domestic Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Domestic abuse can have a profound effect on children and young people that goes beyond witnessing abuse. This session explores how children and young people are exposed to and experience domestic abuse\, how this can impact on all areas of their lives and the coping strategies they may employ. \nThis session also highlights how abuse can continue to be experienced by children and young people post-separation\, demonstrating the importance that any contact is safe contact and does not become a means for the continuation of abuse to the children and/or non abusing parent\, usually the mother.  The session will also highlight the importance of listening to children and young people and how difficult it can be for them to be heard and their views acted upon. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nIdentify how perpetrators abusive actions and negative parenting choices can impact on a child or young person’s educational and social experiences as well as their physical and emotional health and wellbeing.\nDescribe how children and young people directly and indirectly experience domestic abuse and the coping strategies they can employ and the role of resilience.\nBuild upon best and practice skills and approaches for working with children who have experienced domestic abuse.\n\nTrainer: 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.
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/children-young-peoples-experiences-of-domestic-abuse/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250217T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250217T130000
DTSTAMP:20250210T141520Z
CREATED:20250210T141520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T141520Z
UID:10000089-1739793600-1739797200@training.womensaid.scot
SUMMARY:Introduction to Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a one-hour lunchtime webinar introducing Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline. \nMarking Helpline Awareness Day 2025\, this session will cover the support we offer and how you can signpost individuals to our service. Ideal for frontline professionals in any setting who may encounter people experiencing domestic abuse or forced marriage\, this webinar will give you the knowledge and confidence to direct individuals to the helpline for support. \nBook your place through Eventbrite \n 
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/introduction-to-scotlands-domestic-abuse-and-forced-marriage-helpline/
LOCATION:Teams
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241105T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241105T123000
DTSTAMP:20240829T151031Z
CREATED:20240829T150103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T151031Z
UID:10000085-1730800800-1730809800@training.womensaid.scot
SUMMARY:CYP Experiences of Domestic Abuse
DESCRIPTION:This session explores how children and young people can experience domestic abuse\, how this can impact on their lives and the coping strategies they and the non-abusing parent can employ. \nThis session also explores how abuse can continue to be experienced by children and young people post-separation highlighting the need to ensure any contact is safe contact and does not become a means for the continuation of abuse to the children and/or non abusing parent\, usually the mother.  The session will also highlight the importance of listening to children and young people and how difficult it can be for them to be heard and their views acted upon. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand how perpetrators abusive actions and negative parenting choices can impact on a child or young person’s educational and social experiences as well as their physical health and wellbeing.\nExplore how children and young people directly and indirectly experience domestic abuse and the coping strategies they can employ and the role of resilience.\nBuild upon practice skills and approaches that work with women and children who have experienced domestic abuse.\n\nFacilitator: Judy Ferguson\, SWA National Training Coordinator. \nJudy has worked with Women’s Aid since 2011 and also worked with the Scotland SafeLives training team delivering the DA Matters Training Programme to 14\,000 Police Scotland staff.  Judy regularly provides training and consultancy to a wide range of multi agency statutory and voluntary bodies including the COPFS\, Police Scotland\, Social Work\, Law Society Scotland\, Criminal Justice Workers\, Heath\, Housing and Violence Against Women & Girls Partnerships etc.  Judy has a wealth of experience informing her practice and a burning passion for working to end domestic abuse and violence against women in all its forms. \nWe can also offer tailor made\, bespoke support with training needs analysis\, training\, policies and procedures and implementing new legislation. We are happy to build a package specifically relevant to your organisation and the needs of your team\, building on the work of our domestic abuse specialist trainers across the country.  We are happy to deliver both virtually and face to face\, and can accommodate any number of learners. Our training and inputs are fully interactive\, engaging and will support your team with practical application of their learning journey with us. Please contact judy.ferguson@womensaid.scot Scottish Women’s Aid’s National Training Co-ordinator to discuss your requirements.
URL:https://training.womensaid.scot/training-session/cyp-experiences-of-domestic-abuse/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Women's Aid":MAILTO:booking@womensaid.scot
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