[WiLT] Fw: nia project training programmes

[WiL Admin]

From: Dorett Jones DJones at niaproject.plus.com
Sent: Thursday, 11 September, 2008 13:12:30
Subject: nia project training programmes

Please see below our Autumn /Winter Training programme. If you
wish to book a place on any of the dates, please telephone our
Administrator on 020 7683 1270 Ext 214. Alternatively you can complete
the attached booking form and return it.

Please can you also forward this mail and attachment to your
colleagues and anyone who may be interested in attending?

Many thanks,
Regards, Dorett

Dorett Jones
Advocacy & Training  Manager
the nia project
020 7683 1270 Ext 225
07984 405309
djones at niaproject.plus.com
http://www.niaproject@info
A Member of Women's Aid Federation, England
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The Nia Project
Working for the safety of women and children
Autumn / Winter Training Programmes

the nia project is pleased to offer a series of one day training
courses which explore particular facets of violence against women and
children.

The range of training courses offered are delivered by experienced
facilitators and designed to expand participants' knowledge and
provide practical skills in responding and creating effective
interventions for women and children.

Below is a list of courses that are being delivered:


Domestic Violence and BMER (black, minority ethnic & refugee) Women -
The course shall include
* Challenging cultural assumptions
* Exploring BMER women's experience of gender violence
* Examining trafficking and FGM
Available dates: 22nd & 29th October 2008


Sexual Violence - The course shall include...
* What is sexual violence?
* Dispelling myths about rape
* Legal definitions and impact
* How to offer effective support and advice
Available dates: 30th October 2008


Domestic Violence and LGBT - The course shall include...
* Defining what is LGBT- Exploring myths
* Defining heterosexism
* Barriers and good practice
Available dates: 5th & 12th November 2008


Refuge Support for Substance misusing Women - The course shall
include...
* Safety; for service user & support worker
* Safety planning for women with substance misuse
* Effective partnership working with substance misuse support agencies
Available dates: 7th November 2008


Violence against Disabled Women - The course shall include...
* Definitions of the social model of disability
* Access needs and adjustments
* Context of gender violence on disabled women
* Assumptions and interventions
Available dates: 14th November 2008


Domestic Violence, Children and Young People - The course shall
include...
* Effects of domestic violence on children and young people
* Domestic violence - a child protection issue?
* Effective intervention for children and young people
Available dates: 19th November 2008


Young people & Sexual exploitation - The course shall include...
* Sexual exploitation: definitions and changing perceptions
* Vulnerability and risk: coercion or choice? - challenging
perceptions
* Safeguarding, child protection and a youth work perspective
* Intervention: practical prevention tools and a word from young
people
Available dates: 8th December 2008


Domestic Violence and Parenting - The course shall include...
* Working with non-abusive mothers
* Impact of DV on mother - child attachment
* Effective working with mothers and children together
Available dates: 9th December 2008


Domestic Violence and Health - The course shall include...
* Effects and indicators of physical and mental health
* Coping strategies
* Good practice response and referral
Available date: 10th December 2008

The courses are suitable for frontline workers, managers and other
professionals from statutory, voluntary and charitable organisations
working with women, children and young people affected by domestic
violence / sexual violence. Alternatively the courses are also useful
for those seeking to improve knowledge, awareness and understanding of
the topics.

For booking and venue details please contact the nia project Admin
line on 020 7683 1270 Ext 214

Price per participant
* Statutory and Private sector = £130
* Voluntary and Charity sector = £75

PLEASE NOTE: If you fail to attend any course you have booked on
without giving 24hours notice, (except in an emergency) then your
organisation will be issued a £50 charge.

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