Older people and domestic abuse – completing the jigsaw
RIChard Powley, Head of Safeguarding at Age UK, takes a look at what can be done to improve the help and support for older people experiencing domestic abuse.
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Collaboration between IDVAs and Community Psychiatric Nurses
Vickie Crompton on the case for collaboration between Idvas and community psychiatric nurses. Read the learning from innovative practice in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Coercive and controlling behaviour in a family relationship
Becky Meakin, Shaping Our Lives, shines a light on those left unprotected from coercion and control when abused by a family member. Read about the gaps in UK criminal law.
Children’s social workers, domestic abuse and collaborative working
Consultant and social worker Vashti Wickers on training and curiosity in child protection. Read why all social workers should be equipped to respond effectively to domestic abuse.
Children are not hidden victims of domestic abuse
A model that sees the whole picture for the whole family. Learn more about SafeLives’ ‘One Front Door’ model that links the needs of individuals and the families they belong to.
Change programme for Children’s Social Care
Join trainer Emma Robinson to discover how SafeLives is driving culture change in Children’s Social Care through innovative training on families and domestic abuse.
Challenging the stigma around mental ill-health in BME communities
Asha Iqbal, founder of Generation Reform, on her journey to tackle mental health stigma in Black and ethnic minority communities and improve representation in mental health.
Breaking the silence within Communities and Service-Providers
Afrah Qassim, Founder of Savera UK, on the challenges and critical work in safeguarding those at risk from harmful practices like ‘honour’-based violence, FGM, and forced marriage.
Best practice responding to domestic violence and abuse in primary care
Annie Howells, Programme Director for IRIS, reflects on best practice around domestic abuse in primary care. Learn more about the IRIS model of training and support for GP practices.