Health Improvement
Gender Based Violence (GBV) Training and LearningGender Based Violence (GBV)
Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Abuse
Aim:
Live online session that covers why gender is so important in the context of domestic abuse, the impact on women and children, responding safely and services available.
Learning Objectives:
On completion of this course, participants will:
- Be able to explain why gender is so important in the context of domestic abuse
- Understand some of the effects of domestic abuse on women and children
- Identify what services are available to refer women and children affected by domestic abuse to
- Understand what safe practice is when supporting women who have disclosed domestic abuse
Target Audience:
Any NHS Lanarkshire staff who requires to develop their knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse.
Duration:
3 hours
Delivery Method:
Live online facilitated session on MS Teams
Prerequisites
- Gender-based violence learnPro module
- Self-directed learning (this will be e-mailed to you prior to session)
- Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Abuse – either through NHSL or Multi-Agency
Contact: GBVtraining@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Routine Enquiry of Domestic Abuse
Aim:
Live online session that covers routine enquiry of domestic abuse.
Learning Objectives:
On completion of this course, participants will:
- Know when, how and why to undertake routine enquiry of domestic abuse
- Be able to respond safely and sensitively to disclosure of abuse
- Be clear on how to access support and guidance
Target Audience:
Staff in Health Visiting, Maternity and Sexual Health who are expected to routinely enquire about domestic abuse as part of their role.
Duration:
90 minutes
Delivery Method:
Live online facilitated session on MS Teams
Prerequisites
- Gender-based violence learnPro module
- Self-directed learning (this will be e-mailed to you prior to session)
- Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Abuse – either through NHSL or Multi-Agency
Contact: GBVtraining@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Routine Enquiry of Domestic Abuse and Childhood Sexual Abuse
Aim:
Live online session that covers routine enquiry of domestic abuse and childhood sexual abuse.
Learning Objectives:
On completion of this course, participants will:
- Know when, how and why to undertake routine enquiry of domestic abuse and Childhood Sexual Abuse
- Be able to respond safely and sensitively to disclosure of abuse
- Be clear on how to access support and guidance
Target Audience:
Staff in Mental Health and Addictions services who are expected to routinely enquire about domestic abuse as part of their role.
Duration:
2 hours
Delivery Method:
Live online facilitated session on MS Teams.
Prerequisites
- Gender-based violence learnPro module
- Self-directed learning (this will be e-mailed to you prior to session)
- Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Abuse – either through NHSL or Multi-Agency
Contact: GBVtraining@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Domestic Abuse Risk Assessment Training
Aim:
A face to face facilitated session that covers how to assess risk in domestic abuse cases using the SafeLives Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Honour Based Violence Risk Identification Checklist (DASH RIC).
Learning Objectives:
On completion of this course, participants will:
- Be able to identify risk factors in domestic abuse cases
- Know how to use SafeLives Domestic Abuse Stalking and Harassment Risk Identification Checklist (DASH RIC), in practice
- Have a greater understanding of safety planning with people experiencing domestic abuse
- Understand the role of and how to refer into MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference)
Target Audience:
This course is suitable for frontline professionals who come into contact with victims of domestic abuse in their day-to-day work. The course will be of particular interest to those who work in health visiting, mental health or addictions.
Duration:
3 hours
Delivery Method:
Face to face
Prerequisites
- Gender-based violence learnPro module
- Self-directed learning (this will be e-mailed to you prior to session)
- Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Abuse – either through NHSL or Multi-Agency
Contact: GBVtraining@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Safe and Together™ Model Briefing
Aim:
Live online session that introduces participants to the Safe and Together™ Model
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will have gained:
- An introduction on a perpetrator pattern framework
- An introduction and understanding of the Safe & Together Model Principles and components and how those guide practice.
- An introduction on how to use the Safe &Together Model as a way to enhance good practice
Target Audience:
Staff working in services involving children and domestic abuse. This may include those working in health visiting, midwifery, mental health, addictions.
Duration:
90 minutes
Delivery Method:
Live online facilitated session on MS Teams.
Prerequisites
- Gender-based violence learnPro module
Contact: GBVtraining@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
NES: Gender-Based Violence
Aim:
NES e-learning to raise awareness on gender-based violence amongst health and social care staff.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain what is meant by gender-based violence
- Define the impact of gender-based violence
- Define the nature of a sensitive healthcare response to someone who has experienced such abuse
- Explain what needs to be recorded following disclosure of abuse
- Identity sources of community supports for survivors of gender-based violence
Target Audience:
This module can be used across all staff groups to enhance understanding of gender-based violence.
Duration:
20 minutes
Delivery Method:
Gender-based violence learnPro module
Contact: GBVtraining@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
NES: Coercive Control
Aim:
NES e-learning to provide guidance for healthcare workers on coercive control. It explores how coercive control can develop in a relationship and its impact on health. The module explains how to recognise and respond to coercive control, including guidance on a trauma-informed approach and how to record and share information.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognise the scale and nature of domestic abuse
- Understand the dynamics of coercive control
- Identify coercively controlling behaviours
- Recognise the impact on survivors’ health and wellbeing
- Be able to ask appropriately about domestic abuse
- Understand how to provide a safe and trauma-informed response
- Be aware of the processes and organisations available to support survivors.
- What information to record
- How to record and share information safely
- The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 and other legal instruments to help survivors
Target Audience:
This module is suitable for clinical healthcare support workers, community and social care, nursing, midwifery and allied health professions
Duration:
1 hour
Delivery Method:
Coercive control Turas
Contact: GBVtraining@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
NES: Human Trafficking
Aim:
This online module provides an overview of the extent of human trafficking in Scotland and alerts you to signs indicating risks to individuals. This module provides some practical information about the health needs of trafficked people and briefly outlines your role in health and social care in identifying and responding appropriately to trafficked individuals.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and understand the nature and extent of human trafficking
- Describe the health consequences of human trafficking
- Understand the role of health and social care staff in supporting victims of human trafficking
- Understand how to respond appropriately to victims of human trafficking
- Access additional guidance in other areas of exploitation (e.g. gender based violence, sexual violence
Target Audience:
Practitioners working in public services.
Duration:
20 minutes
Delivery Method:
Human Trafficking Turas
Contact: GBVtraining@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Forced Marriage
Aim:
To provide an understanding when someone tells you that they or someone they know is at risk of Forced Marriage.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the difference between Forced and Arranged Marriage
- Identify level of risk of Forced Marriage
- Be aware of some of the consequences of a Forced Marriage
- Be aware of potential motives behind Forced Marriage
- Understand the main provisions of the Forced Marriage Legislation
- Identify support mechanisms
Target Audience:
This module is aimed at NHS Lanarkshire staff who work with clients who have experienced abuse
Duration:
20 minutes
Delivery Method:
Forced Marriage learnPro module
Contact: GBVtraining@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Us
If a Gender-Based violence training need is identified within a specific team in NHSL, the GBV training and development worker is happy to discuss a bespoke training request. Courses available through NHSL and partner agencies, require management discussion.
