Understanding Domestic Abuse and the Restorative Process
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In Bude
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Understanding Domestic Abuse and the Restorative Process With 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men experiencing domestic abuse in their lifetime (UK national statistics) it is becoming one of society’s biggest problems in the UK. The heavy involvement of statutory and voluntary agency’s e.g. police, social services, drug, alcohol & substance misuse services, health services, mental health services and education, domestic abuse is fast becoming a financial burden too. With 65% of children on the child protection register having experienced domestic abuse there is a close correlation between child abuse and domestic abuse. However, the training availability for understanding the effects of domestic abuse on men, women and children is insufficient even within social work, childcare, support work, police, teaching, medical, legal, health and education. The course outline Understanding Domestic abuse and the Restorative Process is about developing an understanding of the dynamics of abusive relationships, the effect on male, female and child victims and the restorative process. The course provides an insight into the experience of victims of domestic abuse and how they can be helped to understand, recover, repair and build a life free from domestic abuse. The target market The course has been designed to give the professional an opportunity to build on their skills and progress into roles within social care, teaching, child care, police, health care, education and many other professions. The course also enables victims of domestic abuse to follow a journey of self discovery and begin the restorative process. The aim of the course The professional learner will understand how a victim’s life becomes a cycle of fear, self depreciation, and...
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Lesson 1: What is domestic abuse?
By the end of this lesson the student should be able to:
To describe the types of domestic abuse
To define the types of abusive relationships
To list support services available to victims of domestic abuse
Lesson 2: The Grooming process
By the end of this lesson the student should be able to:
To summarise the grooming process
To recognise the early warning signs of an abusive relationship
To discuss the victim’s do’s and dont’s during the early stages of a relationship
Lesson 3: The dynamics of abusive relationships
By the end of this lesson the student should be able to:
To recognise the cycle of an abusive relationship
To appreciate the dynamics of abusive relationships
To explore the beliefs and perceptions of the abuser and victim
Lesson 4: The effects of domestic abuse on adult victims
By the end of this lesson the student should be able to:
To recognise the effects of domestic abuse on adult victims
To list why victims stay in abusive relationships
Lesson 5: The effects of domestic abuse on children
By the end of this lesson the student should be able to:
To define the effects of domestic abuse on children of different ages
To identify how the abuser uses the children to control and manipulate the mother
Lesson 6: Restorative parenting
By the end of this lesson the student should be able to:
To compare parenting issues during an abusive relationship and after an abusive relationship ends
To identify restorative parenting practice
To implement positive parenting techniques
Lesson 7: Healthy relationships
By the end of this lesson the student should be able to:
To explore types of relationships
To explain the need for boundary setting within relationships
To define healthy relationships
Lesson 8: Self Esteem building
By the end of this lesson the student should be able to:
To recognise the effect of low self esteem on victims of domestic abuse
To implement self esteem building techniques
To discuss building self respect
Lesson 9: Personal safety issues for victims of domestic abuse
By the end of this lesson the student should be able to:
To identify potential risky situations
To create a plan for personal safety in different situations including abusive relationships
Lesson 10: Body language basics
By the end of this lesson the student should be able to:
To define negative and positive body language
To recognise the impact of negative and positive body language on others
Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 100 hrs.
Understanding Domestic Abuse and the Restorative Process