Domestic Abuse Awareness Webinar
2022-01-13 10:00 - 12:30, 2021-12-09 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Online
About this Event

The webinar will provide attendees with information and guidance on Domestic Abuse, provide a safe space for discussions and provide follow-up information that can be utilised after the training.
The course covers a wide range of topics such as:
• Types of domestic violence and abuse.
• Risk factors for Domestic Abuse.
• Key principles for helping victims.
• The impact of Domestic Abuse on Children, Young People and Adults at Risk.
• Barriers to seeking help, and how to address them.
The training will enable you to better understand the realities and prevalence of domestic abuse, using statistics, legislation and the government definition.
It explores the nature of domestic abuse and enables you to identify behaviours, recognise signs and how this behaviour impacts the victim using real life case studies.
It explores the effects domestic abuse has on children and identifies the societal myths to understand the barriers that stand in the way of a person leaving an abusive relationship.
You will be able to develop strategies to respond sensitively and confidently to a person who is being subjected to Domestic Abuse and know how to source the appropriate support.
The training is written at an introductory level and is suitable for EVERYONE. It will be beneficial for employees, managers, people who feel they may know someone being subjected to domestic abuse, individuals who feel they may need support or someone considering how they can implement domestic abuse knowledge, training and/or policies into their organisation.
The training is a recognised CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Training. Once completed, attendees will receive a CPD certificate.
This webinar will be accessed through MS Teams, prior to the sessions please check you have access to MS Teams and that you have picture and sound on your device. No refunds will be issued, but tickets can be transferred to events of equivalent value.

Haven Quiz Night - December - 2021
2021-12-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Fordhouses Cricket Club, Wobaston Road, Wolverhampton, WV9 5HH, Fordhouses Cricket Club, Wolverhampton, WV9 5HH, United Kingdom
About this Event

Join us this December to get in the festive spirit with our Haven quiz night!
Last year our festive quiz was virtual, and although we had fun, we are SO pleased to be welcoming you back in person for some quizzical festive fun. Quiz Masters Steve Saul and Dicky Dodd will both be back to bring you a night of questions and mid-week entertainment – with our normal rounds of questioning and a bonus Christmas round – all kindly sponsored by Paycare.
Grab your friends, family or colleagues and join us at Fordhouses Cricket Club – CHRISTMAS JUMPERS ARE OF COURSE WELCOME!
Entry is £5 per person in teams of 4. (This ticket includes admission for a team of 4 people to our Haven Quiz Night for £20 and a 50p booking fee.) There will also be a raffle and some extra games too.
We can’t wait to see you soon.
Contact us at give@havenrefuge.org.uk for any team enquiries.
Book your tickets below.
The bar will be fully stocked with all of your favourite drinks, crisps and nuts – but please note, due to the change in venue, meal orders are no longer possible. Unfortunately, refunds are not available on team bookings, however, if you are not able to make it, we are happy to transfer your booking to a future quiz night.
Click here to find out how we are keeping you safe at this event.

Fire Walk - November - 2021
2021-11-24 18:00 - 22:00 | The Round Oak, Wombourne, Round Oak Inn, 100 Ounsdale Rd, Wolverhampton, WV5 8BU
About this Event

Are you a brave ‘SOLE’? – THEN WE NEED YOU!
Join us for the shortest sponsored walk you will ever do… OUR FIRE WALK CHALLENGE!
We need some daring supporters to join us on our walk across HOT COAL this November, all to raise vital funds for the women and children we support at The Haven. The event will very kindly be hosted by none other than Dicky Dodd, and is generously sponsored by Paycare.
Taking place at local venue, The Round Oak in Wombourne, join us for an evening of HOT entertainment along with a fundraising challenge like no other.
This event is open to people of all ages (anyone under the age of 18 will need a consent form signing by a parent or guardian and will need a parent or guardian in attendance on the night)
If you are:

An individual
A group of friends
A family group
A corporate team looking for a challenge

Then this is the event for you! All we ask is that each participant raises £100 in sponsorship as a minimum. More information to follow!
Are you a business or friendship group of 5 or more daring fire walkers? Contact us via give@havenrefuge.org.uk to discuss your fundraising and sponsorship.
The Haven will be taking photographs and videos at this event. If you do not wish to be photographed, please stay clear of the camera and/or make it known to Haven staff team members that you do not wish to be photographed at the start of the event.

Domestic Abuse Awareness Webinar
2021-11-23 14:00 - 16:30, 2021-11-09 10:00 - 12:30, 2021-10-20 10:00 - 12:30, 2021-09-23 14:00 - 16:30 | Online
About this Event

The webinar will provide attendees with information and guidance on domestic abuse, provide a safe space for discussions and provide follow up information that can be utilised after the training.
The course covers a wide range of topics such as:
• Types of domestic violence and abuse.
• Risk factors for domestic abuse.
• Key principles for helping victims.
• The impact of domestic abuse on children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Barriers to seeking help, and how to address them.
The training will enable you to better understand the realities and prevalence of domestic abuse, using statistics, legislation and the government definition.
It explores the nature of domestic abuse and enables you to identify behaviours, recognise signs and how this behaviour impacts the victim using real life case studies.
It explores the effects domestic abuse has on children and identifies the societal myths to understand the barriers that stand in the way of a person leaving an abusive relationship.
You will be able to develop strategies to respond sensitively and confidently to a person who is experiencing domestic abuse and know how to source the appropriate support.
The training is written at an introductory level and is suitable for EVERYONE. It will be beneficial for employees, managers, people who feel they may know someone being subjected to domestic abuse, individuals who feel they may need support or someone considering how they can implement domestic abuse knowledge, training and/or policies into their organisation.
The training is a recognised CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Training. Once completed, attendees will receive a CPD certificate.
About your Facilitator: Rebecca Matthews is a Training Manager from The Haven Wolverhampton who holds a Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (ProfGCE) qualification and has over twenty-five years of experience in delivering training courses and working with women and children who have experienced abuse.
This webinar will be accessed through MS Teams, prior to the sessions please check you have access to MS Teams and that you have picture and sound on your device. No refunds will be issued, but tickets can be transferred to events of equivalent value.

Domestic Abuse Workplace Champions Webinar
2021-11-11 09:30 - 15:30 | Online
About this Event

It is not always easy to detect when an employee is experiencing domestic abuse, but by recognising the abuse at an early stage it can help break the silence and encourage employees to disclose in a safe non-judgemental environment.
This course will help you to ensure all staff feel safe and supported in the workplace and promote a zero tolerance message.
The training covers a wide range of topics such as:
• Domestic abuse and the use of coercion.
• An understanding of how supporting/working alongside a victim/survivor may impact on colleagues and managers.
• Recognising the signs and symptoms of someone experiencing domestic abuse.
• Supporting an employee experiencing domestic abuse in the workplace.
• Asking the question and responding effectively to a disclosure.
• Domestic abuse policy and procedures – the way forward.
• Further resources that can be utilised after the webinar.
Who should attend the webinar – employers and HR staff, small and large organisations who want to learn how important a domestic abuse policy is, how domestic abuse can follow an employee in the workplace and stages needed for an effective safety plan, strategies for managers/ HR staff to feel confident when an employee has discoursed incidents of domestic abuse, best practice in dealing with the situation where the victim and the perpetrator work in the same organisation, and perpetrators of abuse.
The training is a recognised CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Training. Once completed, attendees will receive a CPD certificate.
Facilitator: Rebecca Matthews is a Training Manager from The Haven Wolverhampton who holds a Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (ProfGCE) qualification and has over twenty-five years of experience in delivering training courses and working with women and children who have experienced abuse.
This webinar will be accessed through MS Teams, prior to the sessions please check you have access to MS Teams and that you have picture and sound on your device. No refunds are possible for this event, but tickets are transferable to future webinars of the same value.

Awareness of mental health and domestic abuse in the workplace
2021-10-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
About this Event

Human Everything and The Haven Training present a joint event on Mental Health and Domestic Abuse awareness in the workplace.

Human Everything empowers businesses to build better teams and enhance mental health awareness. Through services and training, delivered online or in person. Working with your teams to facilitate effective collaboration and positive team dynamics, making your working world a better place.
There is no health without mental health. We all have mental health but conversations about it don’t always come easily. Whether it’s your employees, your family, your friends or yourself, early intervention is key to supporting recovery and mitigating risk to the business.
This session will give attendees an appreciation of the different stages of mental health with the main takeaways being:

Four broad categories of mental health.
Warning signs of mental ill health.
How to start a conversation around mental ill health.
Practical Supports and creating a plan.
Managing others – supporting the team.

The advantage of attending this session is to gain a better understanding of managing mental ill health in your workplace and understanding what simple steps can be taken to better support your teams and your business.
The Haven Wolverhampton supports women and children who have been subjected to Domestic Abuse, and women who are at risk of homelessness through accommodation, a 24/7 helpline, community support and programmes. These services extend out to many other parts of the community, and their Training Department work within the business community raising awareness of Domestic Abuse and how to support in the workplace.
This session will give attendees an overview of Domestic Abuse, what it looks like and supporting in the workplace. It will include:

A definition of Domestic Abuse.
Look at who is affected by Domestic Abuse.
Provide an overview of the types of abuse.
Discuss what Domestic Abuse looks like?
Go through listen, believe, support – what to do when someone discloses.
Barriers to leaving.
Discuss why language matters.
Give an overview of practical workplace support, including safety planning at work and when working from home.
Discuss awareness, support and policies that employers can provide in the workplace.

You will benefit from attending this session if you don’t have a Domestic Abuse Workplace Policy, want to learn more about Domestic Abuse and how to recognise, respond and refer, or if you think you know someone who may need support.
The event will be online via Zoom and a link will be forwarded to attendees before the date.
If there are any queries about the event please contact training@thehavenrefuge.org.uk. There are limited numbers for this event, so book now to secure your place.

Haven Quiz Night - September - 2021
2021-09-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Fordhouses Cricket Club, Wobaston Road, Wolverhampton, WV9 5HH, Fordhouses Cricket Club, Wolverhampton, WV9 5HH, United Kingdom
About this Event

FINALLY! Our FACE TO FACE quiz nights are back!
It’s been a long 18 months but we are so thrilled to be back, along with our friends at Route 39 and our quiz master Dicky Dodd to bring you a night of quizzical fun – all kindly sponsored by Paycare.
Grab your friends, family or colleagues and join us for a mid-week fun, friendly quiz at Fordhouses Cricket Club.
Entry is £5 per person in teams of 4. (This ticket includes admission for a team of 4 people to our Haven Quiz Night for £20 and a 50p booking fee.) There will also be a raffle and some extra games too.
We can’t wait to see you soon.
Contact us at give@havenrefuge.org.uk for any team enquiries.
Book your tickets below.
The bar will be fully stocked with all of your favourite drinks, crisps and nuts – but please note, due to the change in venue, meal orders are no longer possible.

Domestic Abuse Employer Awareness Webinar
2021-05-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Online
About this Event

This is a FREE event about our Purple Pledge campaign.
Are you an employer that needs a Domestic Abuse policy and training to support your staff?

We are encouraging businesses and organisations to have a Domestic Abuse Policy and Domestic Abuse Workplace Champions to support their employees. For the past 20 years we have been training individuals as well as businesses and organisations and noted the following:
• The lack of policies in place in many organisations.
• The lack of ‘experts’ to support Domestic Abuse – many organisations have Safeguarding Officers and Mental Health First Aiders, but not Domestic Abuse Workplace Champions.
Our Purple Pledge campaign is based around:
• Ensuring that employees know how to support and respond to colleagues.
• Ensuring that managers and HR have more knowledge about Domestic Abuse to support employees.
• Ensuring that organisations show they are a zero-tolerance company when it comes to Domestic Abuse.
The Purple Pledge will help employers:
Raise awareness – through the delivery of accredited training of HR, line managers, relevant teams and Domestic Abuse Workplace Champions.
Develop and introduce measures – to build a framework to best assist employees who are being subjected to domestic abuse or perpetrators who have disclosed or being identified.
Provide consistent and holistic support – to employees who disclose they are being or have been subjected to domestic abuse.
Review their current responses to domestic abuse – through the assessment of what policies and procedures are already in place and what we can help implement or improve.
Ensure the health and safety of employees – through following your duty of care (H&S Work Act) you will ensure that staff work in a safe environment which takes all aspects of wellbeing into account.
Show they are a zero-tolerance employer – when it comes to domestic abuse.
Be part of a group of organisations – who share best practice around employee wellbeing.
Communicate internally and externally – about what The Purple Pledge is and what it means to everyone.
What The Purple Pledge means for employees:
By joining The Purple Pledge Campaign, your employers are making a serious commitment to providing a safe space for victims to disclose domestic abuse issues and to ensure that everyone is in touch with the right organisations.
They are also making a commitment to help stop the stigma that is often associated with domestic abuse and help people to have difficult conversations with each other. They want every person in their workplace to feel comfortable raising concerns around domestic abuse.
This event is for employers who want to introduce or improve the support they give to employees being subjected to, or who are survivors of Domestic Abuse.
This event is also for employees who would like to see more support and awareness around Domestic Abuse in their workplace.
The event will be via MS Teams, a joining link will be forwarded to attendees the day before, a short Q&A session will take place at the end, but all questions will be fully answered to attendees after the event.
