Diocese of Chichester Safeguarding

Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse

Aims:

  • To develop a greater understanding of what Domestic Abuse is, who it affects, as well as its impact on individuals, children, the wider family, and the community.

Outcomes:

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the different types of domestic abuse, and how wide-spread it is
  • Recognise the signs of domestic abuse
  • Explore some of the myths, barriers, stereotypes, and impacts of domestic abuse; in particular how these relate to Christian faith and Church communities
  • Evaluate the needs of domestic abuse survivors in order to support them effectively, while at the same time understanding the boundaries and limitations of your own role