Domestic and Family Violence: Responding to disclosures in the workplace

Domestic and Family Violence: Responding to disclosures in the workplace

This course is targeted for managers/leaders to build your skills in responding to domestic and family violence in the workplace.

By Women's Safety Services SA

Date and time

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM ACST

Location

Women's Safety Services SA

Sir Donald Bradman Drive Mile End, SA 5033 Australia

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About this event

  • 3 hours 30 minutes

Domestic and family violence can be experienced by anyone and is a widespread and harmful social issue that impacts on the workplace. Australia now has industrial laws around domestic and family violence leave entitlements. This course will equip you to confidently and appropriately respond to a disclosure of domestic and family violence in the workplace, helping to create a safer, more supportive environment for all employees.

Participants will learn why domestic and family violence is a workplace issue, the signs to be able to recognise domestic and family violence, the link between gender inequality and domestic and family violence, and the importance of a safe, respectful workplace culture for supporting disclosures. This workshop also covers how to respond to disclosures of domestic and family violence in a trauma-informed manner, and how to create a workplace safety plan.

WHO: for managers, supervisors and contact officers in any professional setting.

PRIOR KNOWLEDGE: none.

DURATION: 3.5 hours

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Women's Safety Services SA

Women’s Safety Services SA (WSSSA) is South Australia’s leading specialist in providing an integrated response to women and children experiencing domestic and family violence. As part of this work, we offer practice and skill-based training around recognising and responding to domestic and family violence.

Our training draws upon the latest domestic and family violence research and practice frameworks, and is suitable for social workers, employees in the public sector, community workers, students and people that work closely with children and families.

We believe domestic violence is everybody’s business and that all layers of society should continue to strive for its elimination. By taking part in our training, you will be upskilling yourself to better support women experiencing domestic and family violence within the scope of your professional practice.

We are also able to book training sessions specifically for your workplace. If you are interested, please contact us at training@womenssafetyservices.com.au