advanced domestic abuse Training PACKAGES
RESPONDING SAFELY TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES
HOW TO SPEAK WITH THE USER OF VIOLENCE IN A CHILD PROTECTION CONTEXT
ADVANCED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - HOW TO IDENTIFY THE PRIMARY AGGRESSOR
This training package has been developed for first responders, including paramedics, police officers, fire brigade, hospital emergency department staff etc. It is focused on how to manage conversations and engagement with both users of violence and victim survivors in the safest way possible.
This one day course covers the following core competencies:
The Dynamics Behind Domestic Abuse:
Understanding the complex nature of domestic abuse is crucial for first responders to recognise the signs and patterns of abuse. This knowledge helps in identifying victims who may not openly disclose their situation.
The Drivers of Domestic Abuse:
Learn to identify the root causes and contributing factors of domestic abuse, allowing for appropriate interventions and management strategies.
How to Respond to Invitations to Collude with the Person Using Violence:
Learn how to maintain professional boundaries and avoid being weaponised by the abuser.
How to Best Support the Victim Survivor:
Participants learn how to support victim survivors in high stress situations with a focus on ensuring their safety and ongoing support.
High Risk Factors:
Participants are supported to identify high-risk factors associated with increased risk of lethality. Understanding these indicators is critical for preventing severe harm or fatalities.
ADVANCED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - HOW TO IDENTIFY THE PRIMARY AGGRESSOR
HOW TO SPEAK WITH THE USER OF VIOLENCE IN A CHILD PROTECTION CONTEXT
ADVANCED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - HOW TO IDENTIFY THE PRIMARY AGGRESSOR
This package is designed to help professionals in the often overwhelming context of domestic violence. It is best suited to professionals in community services fields who work with men, and is beneficial to team leaders and managers wanting to support their staff. It is especially useful in child protection and police investigations when misidentification has serious implications. It is also extremely helpful when working with male victims.
This one day course covers the following core competencies:
Risks of Misidentification:
Participants are supported to explore the risks and potential impacts that are generated when misidentification occurs.
Language Matters:
We examine what language is used when talking about abuse, and how to identify patterns of language that indicate someone is a victim/survivor or the primary aggressor.
Managing Misidentification of Primary Aggressors:
We explore how to safely manage a situation when misidentification has occurred., and what follow-up steps are required.
How to turn it around:
We discuss how to manage when we are working with someone who claims to be the victim, but we realise they are the primary aggressor.
HOW TO SPEAK WITH THE USER OF VIOLENCE IN A CHILD PROTECTION CONTEXT
HOW TO SPEAK WITH THE USER OF VIOLENCE IN A CHILD PROTECTION CONTEXT
HOW TO SPEAK WITH THE USER OF VIOLENCE IN A CHILD PROTECTION CONTEXT
Talking to a man who uses violence can be daunting. This package is for those who are working with men who use violence, and teaches how to encourage them to seek professional intervention. It is especially helpful for child protection workers and family support workers who are trying to engage male users of violence.
This one day course covers the following core competencies:
Stages of Change Model:
We look at how to assess where someone sits in the stages of change model.
Encouraging Action:
We explore the language and engagement techniques to help encourage a man using violence to seek proper supports and avoid the use of shame.
Who/Where/How:
We examine what to consider when referring a man to a service, and help participants to avoid using a 'tick and flick' approach when referring men to domestic violence intervention supports. We look at services available, how to promote referral uptake, and continued engagement.
Safety First:
Participants will learn proper engagement and documentation steps to be taken to ensure a focus on safety is maintained throughout the whole entire process.
MANAGING DOMESTIC ABUSE WHEN WORKING IN A DRUG AND ALCOHOL CONTEXT
MANAGING DOMESTIC ABUSE WHEN WORKING IN A DRUG AND ALCOHOL CONTEXT
This training package has been developed for people involved in drug and alcohol treatment services. It is especially useful for residential rehabilitation staff and outreach workers.
This one day course covers the following core competencies:
How AOD and DV impact each other:
We support participants to gain a deep understanding of how AOD impacts domestic abuse and also domestic abuse impacts on AOD use. We look at how we can support someone's recovery, when domestic abuse is found to be present.
How to work in collaboration with other services:
Identify the best referral points (such as Men's Behaviour Change services, victims support services etc.), and how to ensure that the respective interventions are complementary.
How to talk with clients about DV during AOD treatment:
Participants learn how to support victims who disclose domestic abuse during their AOD treatment. We focus on how to support victims safely, and how to promote accountability without shame for users of abuse.
High Risk Factors:
Participants are supported to identify high-risk factors associated with increased risk of lethality. Understanding these indicators is critical for preventing severe harm or fatalities.
MANAGING MISOGYNY IN SCHOOLS - CONVERSATIONS THAT CREATE CHANGE
MANAGING DOMESTIC ABUSE WHEN WORKING IN A DRUG AND ALCOHOL CONTEXT
This training package has been developed for educators, wellbeing officers, youth workers, and school leaders. It is especially useful for professionals working in high schools and youth-focused programs who want to address misogyny, sexism, and gendered disrespect in real and effective ways.
This one day course covers the following core competencies:
Understanding how misogyny functions as a form of power and control:
Participants gain a clear understanding of how sexist language and attitudes reflect deeper dynamics of gender-based power. We explore how these behaviours are linked to broader patterns of disrespect, entitlement, and violence, and why early intervention matters.
Using simplified Men’s Behaviour Change (MBC) tools in a school setting:
Participants learn how to apply adapted MBC strategies to conversations with students who use sexist or degrading language. This includes practical tools for promoting accountability, exploring impact, and shifting attitudes—without relying on shame or punishment.
How to talk with young people about sexism and respect:
We explore how to have real, respectful, and age-appropriate conversations with young people who display sexist attitudes. Participants are supported to challenge harmful narratives while maintaining connection and curiosity.
Creating a culture of safety and respect in schools:
Participants explore strategies for shifting school culture, including how to respond to peer group dynamics, support bystanders to speak up, and model respectful values across the school environment.
INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR BUSINESSES, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS
INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR BUSINESSES, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS
This entry level package gives a clarity around the drivers of domestic abuse, and how we can address it as members of the community. It is particularly useful in men's spaces.
This 3 hour session covers the following core areas:
Gendered Power Dynamics:
We look at how power exists and changes in society, in relationships, and in the media. We then invite people to uncover their own hidden bias, and recognise the impact this plays within the domestic abuse context.
Encouraging Action:
We talk about how we can work towards the end of domestic abuse, and what actions are most impactful.
How to talk to someone we know who uses abuse:
We provide an entry level look at how to support someone we know to seek change, and how to avoid unconsciously condoning violence and abuse.