DVIRP offer specialist Domestic Violence training to statutory and voluntary organisations and always offer a positive and professional service to match the needs of the client group. TWO NEW TRAINING COURSES FOR AUTUM 2010 Course 1 ‘Violence and Abuse’ –How it affects our mental health Full Day course Date: 25^th August 2010 Venue: Ramada Jarvis Hotel Leicester Cost: £80 Voluntary Sector £110.00 Statutory Sector/All Other Offer: Book three places and receive a 10% discount This course is essential for anybody who works in the domestic violence or mental health fields. It would also benefit staff from statutory organisations who come into contact with people with dual issues. Aim and content of the course The aim will be to highlight how domestic violence affects mental health, and provide best practice tools to respond. The course will look at psychological abuse and post traumatic stress. It will enable participants to deal more affectively with service users and work closely with partner agencies. Course 2 Domestic Violence Tier 2- Risk Assessment, Practice, Law and the IDVA/MARAC Process Full Day course Date: 20^th September 2010 Venue: Ramada Jarvis Hotel Leicester Cost: £80 Voluntary Sector £ 110.00 Statutory Sector/All Other Offer: Book three places and receive a 10% discount This course is essential for anybody who works in the domestic violence field or in a safeguarding role. It would also benefit staff from statutory organisations that come into contact with people who have experienced or are experiencing issues of domestic violence. Aim and content of the course The course will look at common risk indicators within a domestic violence situation and in support, we will work through a CADDA risk assessment form, which is an assessment tool used across agencies locally. The course will also look at current legislations including a reference to the functions of the Specialist Domestic Violence courts, the role of an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) and the links to the Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) process. It will enable participants to identify and deal more affectively with victims and survivors of domestic violence, especially those who may be at high risk of harm and as well as be able to work closely with partner agencies to provide a coordinated multi agency approach. Special guest DI Pete Williams, MARAC chair, will also be delivering a short presentation on the extent to which the MARAC has been instrumental in the information sharing process within a multi-agency context to ensure that victims of domestic violence continue to receive a holistic and coordinated support to reduce or eliminate the risks of harm. To Book a place please email sejal@dvirp.co.uk to request a booking form or alternatively call on 0116 2550003 We are also able to offer 1 full day training or half day training on Domestic Violence Awareness. Aim of training: "To increase the understanding of Domestic Violence issues and how to deal with them effectively and appropriately" We are also able to offer tailor-made training to suit the needs of your organisation or specialist training. DVIRP Training Training can be delivered at your organisation if there is appropriate space or at a place recommended by us at an extra cost. DVIRP can take up to 16 people on a training course. Catering/Accommodation Refreshments and Lunch are not included in the cost of the training - this can be provided by yourselves or we are able to provide this at an extra cost. Venue Training can be delivered at your organization if there is appropriate space or at a place recommended by us at an extra cost. Numbers of delegates There is a maximum of 16 delegates per course The course needs a minimum of 6 delegates for the course to be run successfully. Cancellation Charges 80% of costs will be charged if cancelled within 5 working days of the session date. All delegates will receive the following to accompany the training: Information pack of handouts Publicity materials Clear training outline Training outcomes Certificate of attendance Ongoing support available through the Helpline Quotes from participants who have completed training: "Well ran, nice venue, very informative, good fun and good mixture of interaction" - September 2006 "It exceeded my expectations" - September 2006 "Thanks for a well organized training" - September 2006 If you require further information, please contact us on this number: Tel: (0116) 2550003 or email: admin@dvirp.co.uk