Domestic Abuse: A local focus on children and young people in Brent

Coronavirus and the subsequent lockdowns have had a dramatic impact on all our lives. However, one area that has been impacted the most is domestic abuse and there has been a significant rise in cases in Brent.

Safeguarding children affected by domestic abuse is a key responsibility for all professionals working with children and families, but can be difficult to achieve in practice.

This Domestic Abuse training course will consider:

• Attitudes and values in relation to Domestic Violence and Abuse in Brent
• Brent Data
• Definition and its different aspect
• Vulnerable groups
• Barriers to disclosure
• Impact on victims and their children
• Safety planning
• Contacts and services in Brent