Domestic Abuse foundation courses
Safer Bridgend deliver domestic abuse foundation courses, as part of its domestic abuse multi agency training programme.
The Safer Bridgend Community Safety Partnership’s Domestic Abuse Coordinator Mary – Anne Rees has implemented multiple training days around the Borough of Bridgend, in the delivery of a Domestic Abuse Foundation Course. The latest of which was held in the Fairways Hotel, Porthcawl, in November 2006, with further planned for 2007.
The course provides multi agency domestic abuse training, with delegates from numerous community partners, including Women’s Aid, the Magistrates Court, Hafod Housing Association, Health Visitors, and Social Workers.
The Domestic Abuse Foundation Course consists of an informative day of presentations, role play, open debate, and importantly the sharing of best practice amongst partners. The content of the course includes background information domestic abuse, the various forms of abuse, its impact, along with the stages of domestic abuse, and practical advice for professionals.
Safer Bridgend Domestic Abuse Coordinator Mary – Anne Rees stated “The Domestic Abuse Foundation Course provides community partners with an important introduction to the key issues around domestic abuse, thus increasing their awareness of what to look out for, and what to do, as they go about their day to day jobs. The course represents the first part of an ongoing domestic abuse training programme, aimed at community partners.”
Safer Bridgend Coordinator John Davies stated “It’s extremely encouraging to see that the delivery of the Domestic Abuse Foundation Course is being fully embraced by community partners. The course outlines a number of domestic abuse policies, and facilitates the sharing of information amongst community partners.”
Further information on domestic abuse issues is available on the Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 8010800.