Professional Development Opportunity

Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service (CRDVS) are offering a two-day or three-day training on domestic and family violence and its impact on children and young people, in Cairns.

Whether you work with victim-survivors, children or families who have experienced domestic and family violence or perpetrators of DFV this training offers comprehensive information and content that explores how victim-survivors and children experience and are affected by domestic and family violence.

Module 1: Recognising & Responding to Domestic & Family Violence (2 days)

Explore the gendered nature, dynamics, signs, and patterns of domestic and family violence
Unpack common myths about DFV and challenge the attitudes that support DFV against women and children.
Explore high-risk indicators and increase knowledge of the dynamics of safety planning within the scope of your role.
Deconstruct some of the common myths and beliefs held by perpetrators that support their use of violence against the women and children in their lives.
Provide a trauma-informed response to adults who have experienced domestic.
Examine Qld Domestic and Family Violence legislation
Identify local support services and appropriate referrals

Module 2: The Effects of Domestic & Family Violence on Children & Young People (1 day)

Explore how children and young people adapt and navigate through DFV.
Identify safe and suitable supports and referral pathways
Explore how children and young people experience DFV and its impact on attachment and development
Explore the impact of DFV on parenting and the parent/child relationship.

Important Information:

CRDVS reserves the right to cancel or change courses if deemed necessary, including where there are too few applicants for a particular program.
CRDVS may limit the number of staff from a single organisation due to the number of places available and interest of the community.
Ticket sales are final. Refunds are not guaranteed.
Training is catered. CRDVS will make every effort to cater to most dietary requirements.
Module 2 cannot be completed without prior completion of Module 1. Please contact the Community Educator if you have completed Module 1 or similar previously.
If your organisation has 5 or more staff wanting to attend please contact CRDVS to discuss a tailored training package.

Date, Time and Location Information:

Module 1: Recognising & Responding to Domestic and Family Violence (2 days)

Date: Wednesday 27th & Thursday 28th September 2023

Time: 9am – 4:30pm

Location: Cairns Disaster Coordination Centre - 61 Windarra St, Woree Qld 4868

Module 2: The effects of DFV on children and young people (1 day)

Date: Thursday 5th October 2023

Time: 9am – 4:30pm

Location: Cairns Disaster Coordination Centre - 61 Windarra St, Woree Q 4868

For more information, please contact Colleen at CRDVS on 4033 6100 or email commed@dvcairns.org