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Responding to deaf victims of domestic abuse

Build your skills, knowledge and confidence. Improve your professional response and make victims of domestic abuse who are deaf or have hearing loss safer.

Key course features

This course will cover the following areas of learning for working with deaf victim survivors:

Prevalence of domestic abuse
Understanding of the unique risks and needs
Red flags for identifying abuse
Unique perpetrator tactics
Creating referral pathways
Responding and supporting

Course overview

This course is essential for ensuring that we effectively reach and support victims who are deaf or have hearing loss. It aims to dismantle the barriers that prevent victims from receiving a comprehensive multi-agency response, thereby enhancing their safety and support.

Collaboration with SignHealth

We are partnering with SignHealth to develop specialist training informed by the lived experiences of deaf victims. This collaboration will educate practitioners on the unique risk factors faced by deaf victims and equip them with the knowledge to create effective safety plans using appropriate responses to risk.

Course objectives

Effective safety planning: ensure all practitioners are proficient in safety planning tailored to the specific needs of deaf victims.
Bridge gaps: focus on bridging the gaps between victims and services to remove barriers and improve accessibility.
Intersectionality: address the needs of survivors who face additional disadvantages, such as those from Black, Asian, and racially minoritised communities, LGBTQI+ communities, and others with sight loss.

Accreditation

The course is accredited by the Open College Network (OCN) at Level 3 and is worth 1 Credit.

Time commitment

The course is one day online via zoom. In-course assessment comprised of observation and test of knowledge. To receive the accreditation, all learners must complete an on-line assessment following the course. The duration of the Question and Answer exercise will be approximately 30 minutes.

Eligibility

You must be working with victims of domestic abuse to complete this course. (Preferably a qualified Idva).

Price

This course is £60 per learner (subsidised by Ministry of Justice funding)

How to apply

Simply click on a suitable date below. If you can’t make the current dates on offer, please register your interest by submitting the following form, and we’ll contact you when future dates are confirmed.

Expression of interest

Accessibility

We welcome learners of all backgrounds and abilities. If you have any accessibility or diversity needs, please let us know so we can ensure the right support is in place. You can contact us at training@safelives.org.uk.