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Our Foundation: Responding to young people affected by domestic abuse (YPVA) course aims to increase understanding of how domestic abuse differs for young people and how to make young people safer
This course will cover the following topics:
The course aims to increase your understanding of how domestic abuse differs for young people and how to improve your professional response to make young people safer
Course overview
The YPVA Foundation 14-day course is designed for domestic abuse practitioners, YPVAs, IDVAs, and service managers who currently manage, or are preparing to manage, caseloads of domestic abuse victims.
On completion, learners gain an accredited OCNLR Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Abuse: Prevention and Intervention.
Young people experience the highest rates of domestic abuse of any age group. Our report Safe Young Lives highlighted the fact that the abuse that young people experience may look different to the abuse that adults experience. It also found that existing adult domestic abuse support is not always equipped to meet the needs of young people. It is important that support for young people is delivered in a way that is responsive to their needs and their specific issues are expertly addressed.
The YPVA Foundation training is supported by relevant specialists from many different fields, including: civil law, harmful practices and tech abuse.
Please note the course uses the term young people to describe those aged 13 to 20 and does not contain content about children under 13 experiencing domestic abuse via a parental type relationship.
Time commitment
The YPVA foundation course comprises 14-days online training, delivered in three blocks; e-learning modules which must be completed prior to attending each block of training; and the completion of three assessed worksheets that are submitted online.
The first eight days of all foundation courses cover the core essentials for anyone working with victims of domestic abuse, followed by five days focused on the specialist subject. Learners must also attend a mandatory introductory session beforehand and are required to complete all 14 days of training.
The list below provides guidance on recommended study time you should allow:
Eligibility
Our YPVA foundation course is available to practitioners who meet the following eligibility criteria:
Previous learnerI've really enjoyed this training!! Trainers have all been so friendly and helpful. The course has given me some great information, particularly around motivational interviewing and girls in gangs, and has overall improved my confidence in my role. I felt like the course covered lots of different, really relevant topics and was really informative.
£2,450 per learner
A limited number of subsidised places are available specifically for by-and-for services. These reduced-fee places will be allocated through a random selection process from the pool of successful applicants who meet the eligibility criteria.
Please ensure your application is completed as fully as possible, as the information provided will be used to determine eligibility.
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 [email protected].
Dates
You must attend all 14 days
Time
Intro Session is 14:00 – 16:00. Blocks 1 – 3 are 09:30 – 16:30.
Online
Zoom
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