VIRTUAL HSCP - Recognising and Responding to People of Diverse Ethnic and Cultural Backgrounds who are Victims/Survivors of Domestic Abuse

Learning Outcomes: 

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

1.  Recognise Diverse Forms of Domestic Abuse: Understand and identify the various forms of domestic abuse, with a focus on those that disproportionately affect individuals from minoritised ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
2.  Apply Cultural Competency: Implement culturally sensitive and unbiased approaches when engaging with survivors, ensuring respectful and effective communication that considers the survivor's background and experiences.
3.  Identify and Address Harmful Practices: Recognise signs of harmful cultural practices and understand their impact on victims, enabling appropriate and informed responses. Harmful practises including forced marriage, child marriage, FGM, breast ironing, corrective rape, acid attacks, widow rituals will be included in the training
4.  Utilise Intersectional Approaches: Strengthen their practice by applying intersectional approaches that address the unique challenges faced by Black and minoritised communities, ensuring interventions are safe, effective, and culturally appropriate.
5. Know how to signpost and refer to other (specialist) organisations and agencies using the local referral pathway.