A series of free online training sessions aimed at transforming responses to domestic abuse among older are taking place between 26th June to 15th October.
Session 1
Transforming the response to older victims of domestic abuse.
Wednesday 26th June or Wednesday 17th July, 10.00 – 12.00
The objectives of the research-led training session are to:
Examine the prevalence, nature, and dynamics of domestic abuse in later life
Challenge myths and stereotypes, explore unconscious bias
Understand relationship typologies and care dynamics
Explore barriers and enablers to accessing justice and support for older victims, drawing on perspectives on individual, organisational and structural levels
Identify additional resources for ongoing practice development
Session 2
Identifying and responding to older victims of adult family abuse
Monday 9th September, 10.00 – 12.00
The objectives of the research-led training session are to:
Gain insight into the complex dynamics of familial abuse in later life, including power and control tactics and the impact of dependency and interdependency
Recognise the physical, emotional, and behavioural signs and impacts of adult family violence in later life, including subtle indicators
Explore effective communication techniques for approaching and supporting older adults who may be experiencing adult family violence, with an emphasis on person-centred responses
Session 3
Older victims: the co-existence of Dementia and domestic abuse.
Tuesday 24th September, 10.00 – 12.00
The objectives of the research-led training session are to:
Understand the research underpinning the focus of dementia and domestic abuse
Identify the impacts and dynamics of domestic abuse, and harm, where dementia is a feature
Understand the role of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and ‘best interest’ decision making, in response to the co-existence of dementia and domestic abuse
Explore additional considerations when safeguarding and managing risk
Gain practical techniques to support engagement
Session 4
Improve the response to older LGBTQ+* victims of domestic abuse.
Tuesday 15th October, 10.00 – 12.00
The objectives of the research-led training session are to:
Challenge the ‘public story’ of domestic abuse
Identify the historical and societal experiences, and care and support needs of older LGBTQ+ people
Examine the nature and prevalence of domestic abuse within the LGBTQ+ community
Explore help-seeking barriers and enablers and how to respond positively to enable engagement with older LGBTQ+ victims
The session will include two short films which have been co-produced with older LGBTQ+ victim-survivors of domestic abuse
*Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning and any other gender or sexuality that falls outside of cisgender or heterosexual.
Register here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/dewischoice/1207552
