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DV-alert Katoomba: Complex Forms of Violence. 1 day workshop for frontline workers

March 31, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Date: 31 March 2022
Time: 9am-5pm
Venue: Blue Mountains Cultural Centre: 30 Parke St, Katoomba 2780
Enrol:
DV-alert is free, nationally accredited training to help frontline workers recognise the signs of domestic and family violence and know what to do next. Frontline workers hold a unique position of trust in the community and may be the first to see the signs.
What will I learn?
In attending our 1-day Complex Forms of Violence workshop, you’ll continue to learn more to:
RECOGNISE the signs of complex violence, including:
• Trafficking/slavery (domestic servitude)
• Forced marriage
• Dowry abuse
• FGM/C
RESPOND with the appropriate care
REFER to the appropriate support services
• Understand the links between complex forms of violence, and domestic and family violence.
• Identify the root causes of complex forms of violence.
Why DV-alert?
DV-alert is led by experienced trainers dedicated to reducing violence against women and their children. Our workshops provide a safe space for frontline workers to learn, connect and be empowered to recognise and respond
confidently to those in crisis.
Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.
Go to www.dss.gov.au for more information.
Cost
DV-alert training is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. It is free for frontline workers. Financial support is also offered
for staff backfill for attendance of the 2-day workshop or a 1-day specialist workshop, and help with travel and accommodation is available in some cases.
Terms and conditions apply.
Go to dvalert.org.au for more information.
Any questions? For further enquiries contact: training.dvalert@lifeline.org.au
Training delivered by Lifeline Australia (RTO 88036)

 

Details

Date:
March 31, 2022
Time:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.dvalert.org.au/complex-forms-of-violence-katoomba-blue-mountains-cultural-centre-cselif05344