Applying a Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Lens & Working with Those Who Use Violence

Given the high prevalence of family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV), most practitioners will have contact with clients who are using violence. Stopping Family Violence has developed this training to support a range of roles and workplaces in recognising and safely responding to family domestic and sexual violence (FDSV). The training will help practitioners to understand and/or provide support when needed and help to unpack what impact they can have through their current role in reducing and responding to the current high rates of FDSV. 

Tickets to this course are being sold as either 1 day or 2:

- If you would like to complete Applying a FDSV Lens only, you are able to purchase a ticket for this day only

- If you would like to complete Working with Those Who Use Violence AND you have previously completed Applying a FDSV Lens, you are able to purchase a ticket for this day only

- If you wish to attend the 'Working with Those Who Use Violence' day and you have NOT completed the Applying a FDSV Lens' before, you must book in for the two days in order to attend. 

Ticket options as follows:

1 day (October 30th) - Applying an FDSV Lens (no pre-requisite)

1 day (October 31st) - Working With Those Who Use Violence (need to have completed Applying an FDSV Lens)

2 days (October 30th & 31st) - A combined discounted package tying the two days together

CPD points

This course may be eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points for some occupations, for example, social workers, nurses, midwives and psychologists.

Please check with your professional association if you have any queries about CPD, and reach out to SFV if you need any more information about the course.

if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us:

E: admin@sfv.org.au

P: (08) 9355 0234

Applying a Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Lens

By the end of this full-day training, you will have a greater awareness of FDSV and how to apply this knowledge in your role or workplace. The session is interactive, with plenty of opportunities for discussion to maximise your learning experience. Topics covered include:

• Why does FDSV occur and what does it look like? Unpacking coercive control and FDSV tactics
• What is an FDSV lens and why does it matter? Understanding perpetrator patterns, recognising and valuing victim, adult and child survivor strengths
• An introduction to organising support and/or referrals and FDSV-informed documentation

Whilst specialist FDSV response providers will always play a central role in responding to FDSV, we know that, with the right support, training and information, a broad range of workforces and services can contribute and help by understanding how to recognise and respond safely. FDSV is preventable and we can all contribute to a future free of FDSV.

Working with Those Who Use Violence 

This training is ideal for both frontline practitioners, where the client base is specifically people using FDSV, and intersecting practitioners - those working in fields where it is very common that the client’s presenting concern will intersect with the use of FDSV.

The training, delivered over one day, will support you to develop greater confidence and skills for working safely and effectively with people who use FDSV. The session is interactive, with plenty of opportunities for discussion to maximise your learning experience. Topics covered include:

• How do I identify problematic behaviours and opinions that could indicate the use of FDSV?
• What is collusion? How do I respond to FDSV behaviour without colluding, and in a way that increases safety for victim-survivors?
• When and how can I safely intervene? Within my specific role and organisation, what are my capabilities and opportunities?

Whilst specialist FDSV response providers will always play a central role in responding to FDSV, we know that, with the right support, training and information, a broad range of workforces and services can contribute and help by understanding how to recognise and respond safely. FDSV is preventable and we can all contribute to a future free of FDSV.

SFV takes care to ensure our training workshops are safe and respectful spaces however, at times the content may be confronting or distressing and may bring up unexpected thoughts and feelings. We encourage well-being as a priority and will talk through self-care early in the day.