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ASSIST, Scottish Women’s Aid and SafeLives are working in partnership to deliver a new specialist unit for DACA (Domestic Abuse Court Advocacy) workers in Scotland. This course is designed as further development following the Idaa course, which covers the core domestic abuse knowledge you would need.
Our Block 5 Idaa Domestic Abuse Court Advocacy unit aims to support you with the following:
This unit will equip learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out the Domestic Abuse Court Advocacy role; learning what is involved in managing domestic abuse court advocacy cases, from referral into the service to case closure.
Learners will improve their knowledge of legislation and policy, and explore the different roles, responsibilities and remits of criminal justice agencies.
The course will focus on how to communicate effectively with clients and offer person-centred emotional support in a safe way. A number of specialist guest speakers present on the course on the criminal justice process, the domestic abuse court advocacy standards.
Learners will gain an additional SQA credit at SCQF level 7.
Learn more about the Domestic Abuse Court Advocacy (DACA) standards
DACA services and the role of DACA workers was covered thoroughly and comprehensively. The group work gave the opportunity to discuss topics with workers from a variety of services and share our thoughts and experiences.
This training is delivered online, and consists of three days training across separate weeks. There is a compulsory assessment which should take around 6-14 hours to complete depending on ability.
Learners are also encouraged to visit court prior to the course beginning, and are expected to refresh their previous Idaa knowledge through pre-reading.
Learners must have completed IDAA Blocks 1-4 and be working in an existing, or emerging, Domestic Abuse Court Advocacy service.
Domestic abuse court advocacy services will, throughout the duration of the court process:
The IDAA Block 5 (Domestic Abuse Court Advocacy) course is available to practitioners who meet the following eligibility criteria:
If you are unsure if you meet the eligibility criteria, please contact us as soon as possible by emailing: scotland@safelives.org.uk.
Services who are interested in developing a Domestic Abuse Court Advocacy Service should contact scotland@safelives.org.uk to discuss this with the DACA team.
This course is subsidised in full by the Scottish Government at this time.
Applications for Idaa Block 5: DACA training in January are now open!
3 days (9:30 – 16:30)
We welcome learners of all backgrounds and abilities. We encourage you to share with us any details on accessibility and diversity needs so we can ensure the right support is in place. You can also contact us if you have any queries via training@safelives.org.uk.
"Informative, educational, good signposting to other resources."
Delivered online over 3 days (9:30 – 16:30)
Deadline to apply: Monday 2nd December (9am)
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