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"Our staff feel that they now have a clearer understanding of the issues involved in the effective management of an incident of domestic violence and a greater empathy with the victim and their situation....let us hope that between us, we can make a difference to the members of our community that need and deserve our best efforts." Glynn Southall, Continuing Professional Development Manager (West Midlands Ambulance Service)
Did you know that:
  • 1 in 4 women experience domestic violence over the course of their lifetime (Council of Europe, 2002);
  • In a typical year, there were an estimated 635,000 incidents of domestic violence in England and Wales. 19% of the victims were men and 81% women (The 2001/2 British Crime Survey);
  • Domestic Violence is the crime with the highest rate of repeat victimisation, and accounts for almost a quarter of all violent incidents reported to the police (Home Office, July 2002);
  • Two women DIE every week in the UK as a result of domestic violence (Women's Aid);
  • 150 people are KILLED every year as a result of domestic violence.
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Costs of Domestic Violence (UK):
  • Cost to the Criminal Justice System, National Health Service, Social Services, Housing, Civil Legal = £3.1 billion per year
  • Loss to Economy = £2.7 billion per year
  • Total for year = £5.8 billion per year
  • The calculation for the cost of the human and emotional cost caused by pain and suffering is = £17 billion pounds

All statistics from “The Walby Report Sept 2004”
"Domestic Violence is something employers need to consider when reviewing how to retain staff, maximise productivity and support the workforce in an organisation." A. Worton-Jones (2004)
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What We Can Offer:

We can offer awareness raising and training for your staff, which can be geared as you wish to any specific issues around domestic violence.

Training and awareness raising sessions can be of any length of time - you choose! From two hours, a day, or a number of days - whatever best meets the needs of your staff and your organisation. A typical session will cover stereotypes, available support, the development of a domestic violence workplace policy and other issues concerning the impact of domestic violence in working life.

COURSES AVAILABLE**
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Multi Agency Day Course Contents
Domestic Violence Awareness
Myths and Stereotypes
Legislation and the Criminal Justice System
Good practice
Cultural and Equality Issues
Multi Agency Days 2008: 13th February, 14th May, 19th September, 27th November
(download booking form here)
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Follow-on sessions from the Multi Agency Domestic Violence Awareness Days

In addition to our popular rolling program of Multi Agency Domestic Violence Awareness days, we are now offering the option of follow-on days, where we explore in more depth barriers and issues that impact supporting victims of Domestic Violence. Having completed the multi-agency Domestic Violence Awareness day, you may choose to do one or more of these additional days according to your interests.  This program offers the option for assessment and NOCN certification at an additional cost.

Additional Days:

  1. Mental Health & Disability
  2. Substance Abuse & Sexual Exploitation
  3. Working with Children – Points of Good Practice
  4. Developing a Workplace policy  

You may deduct £20 if booked with Domestic Violence Awareness day.

Dates and Venue: Details to Follow

 10am to 4pm

  Lunch provided.

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Domestic Violence Policy in the Workplace
In November 2003, the Queen outlined in her speech the importance of tackling domestic violence as a society.
The Government introduced the 'Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Bill' in the House of Lords on the 1st December 2003. The Government aims to put victims at the heart of Criminal Justice System.
This highlights that it is the reponsibility of all of us to end the suffering of victims of dometic violence. The TUC have helped to develop a workplace guide on why DV is an issue in a workplace and how to provide the workplace policies.
The Haven, with 32 years' extensive experience, recognises that these issues can seem like a minefield to staff and employers...
Our Training Department can help.
Training will:

raise awareness of domestic violence and its impact

advise on reducing the costs of DV, thus increasing productivity;

inform employers of their legal obligations and how they can carry out best practices;
empower your team;
contribute to Personal and Professional Development.
Facts:
Potential working days lost per annum due to domestic violence: 3,040;
Potential salary costs per annum: £53,367,808 (Labour Force Survey Spring/Summer 2000);
According to Government Commissioned research into the cost of domestic violence, time off work due to injuries caused by domestic violence is costing employers and workers nearly 3 billion pounds a year. (Deputy Minister for Women and Equality, Jacqui Smith.)
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Domestic Violence Awareness

This session is a core requirement for all Haven staff.

The aim is to challenge the accepted stereotypical views around Domestic Violence and encourages delegates to think critically regarding the myths that have grown up and are still widely held in society.

Through the session delegates are introduced to a definition of Domestic Violence and the effects of this on women and children. Through this part of the day particularly our intention is that delegates should explore what a ‘victim’ or ‘perpetrator’actually looks like and the forms Domestic Abuse takes.

To further develop this theme we look at the various ways in which ideas are socially constructed and consider the impact of our personal value base. When this session is delivered in house there is an additional section on The Haven Wolverhampton’s Code of Practice which includes points of good practice and boundaries. Delegates are introduced to the complex nature of working relationships with clients and expected to explore practicalities and ethical issues.
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Diversity, Sexual Exploitation and Domestic Violence

The central tenet of this session is the misuse of power in both the personal and global aspects of every day life. Continuing the basic message that abuse is a form of control in and of itself but is also based on the misuse of power. Delegates are encouraged to explore how this process is supported by socially constructed stereotypes and the subtle way in which these stereotypes are reinforced.

Further, are introduced to the wider concept of diversity and power inequalities and the added stressors faced by different groups when attempting to escape abusive relationships.

Points of good practice, practical and ethical considerations are continued through this session.
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Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence through the Criminal Justice System
This session is delivered in the main part by the Advocacy Worker employed by The Haven and correlates to the government drive towards wider recognition of the problem that is Domestic Violence.
Delegates are introduced to the roles and services of key agencies involved within the criminal justice system and will develop knowledge of procedures at a trial hearing in order to be best able to support victims of Domestic Violence as their case progresses through the court. Understanding of key agents and personnel, their roles and responsibilities is assessed as part of this unit.
Further, delegates will explore their own role in this process. The aim is that workers will be able to discuss the different options available with victims/survivors of Domestic Violence in a manner which considers both:
a) The personal values involved in allowing women to make their own choices.

b) Different ways of providing information in order to empower victims/survivors to take back control of their lives
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Skills for Good Working Practice
Using values which underpin social work this session explores working relationships and how we as individuals may allow or perpetuate inequality and prejudice.
Focussing primarily on the power of language whether verbal or non verbal, the aim is to increase understanding of how this can be used to empower or disempower colleagues and service users alike. Further, to foster the recognition of skills which promote empowerment through the exploration of different approaches and working practises.
Using counselling skills and social work values as the base, delegates are introduced to why change is difficult and guided through caring interventions, making effective choices and barriers to empowerment such as poverty, race culture and class.
The option for OCN accreditation is available. There would be an additional cost to cover certification and a small piece of homework in additon to the days session.

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Existing Clients:

West Midlands Ambulance Service

Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court

NHS Direct Line

West Midlands Crown Prosecution Service

Barnardos

West Midlands Police

University of Wolverhampton Policy and Research Department
Birmingham University

Client feedback:
"Thank you, very informative and interesting will be very useful".
"Excellent faciliators- Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic".
"Excellent training, brilliant facilitators which were very passionate about this topic. Definitely recommend course to other colleagues".
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Contact us
Please contact The Haven Wolverhampton DV External Trainer to discuss the options to suit your organisation's needs.
Consultancy- The Haven Wolverhampton has a consultancy service available to external organizations. We can offer guidance and support in areas such as developing Workplace Domestic Violence Policies. For more information contact us on...
Telephone: 01902 572128, Fax:01902 711750, email: ato@havenrefuge.org.uk or complete an application form on line.
 
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