This training offers professionals who are not family violence specialists with foundational understanding of family violence to increase their skills and knowledge when working with refugees experiencing family violence.
Who is this training for?
- Are you a frontline worker in Settlement, Engagement and Transition Support
- Do you engage with women experiencing family violence?
- Do you have a basic awareness of the gendered nature of family violence?
- Are you looking for foundation level training?
What you will learn:
- Understand family violence, indicators and risk factors during initial client assessment/screening with migrant and refugee women.
- Apply culturally responsive practice in disclosure, safety planning and referral.
What is this training about?
Through a range of case studies and reflection, participants will develop a deeper understanding of service gaps, family violence indicators and risk factors which impact refugee and migrant clients. This training will equip participants with the knowledge/tools to address systemic barriers/apply cultural humility, promote client agency and implement culturally responsive practice.