Talk to them Training for Youth Workers

The Youth Coalition of the ACT is the peak youth affairs body in the Australian Capital Territory. The Youth Coalition undertakes policy development, sector development, research and evaluation, advocacy and representation activities to improve outcomes for young people and their families. We are responsible for representing and promoting the rights, interests and wellbeing of the estimated 78,000 young Canberrans aged 12-25 years and those who work with them.

The Youth Coalition of the ACT

Recognising and responding to domestic and family violence as a youth worker

Youth Coalition of the ACT

Dates: 29th and 30th of August from 9:30am-4:30pmLocation: The Youth Coalition of the ACT (46 Clianthus Street, O'Connor)During the training, we will equip you with the necessary knowledge and confidence to initiate discussions about Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) with young people. Youth workers play a vital role in engaging with young people and providing them with support. This training will increase you capacity to understand, recognise and respond to DFV issues, safely refer the young person and/or family to specialist DFV services, and continue to support them as they navigate the specialist DFV support systemAt the completion of this training, you should be able to understand:•	the dynamics of DFV•	how young people experience DFV•	how DFV impacts young people•	how to recognise DFV in the lives of young people•	the importance of responding to disclosures of DFV by young people in a trauma-informed manner that prioritises the safety of the young person and their family•	the need for ongoing open conversation with young people and their support network after a disclosure has been made•	the supports, services, and referral options available to workers supporting a young person with an experience of DFV.

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