Training and Network meetings

What training do the Champions receive?

The Domestic Abuse Champion training is managed via the Oxfordshire Domestic Abuse Strategy group.

Initially Champions will receive a free two day Domestic Abuse Champions Level One training event which covers area outline below and then free ongoing training related to domestic abuse. The Champions will then receive ongoing skills development training that takes place within the network meetings. We also offer additional training days should the Champions want further training.  

The two day training event runs over two consecutive days and is specific to the role of Champion. It covers the following areas; 

Day 1

• Role of Domestic Abuse Champion
• Champions Network and role
• Prevalence of domestic abuse
• Definitions and types of abuse
• Leaving
• Inter-relationship of the victim, child and perpetrator
• Why people abuse
• Effects of domestic abuse 

Day 2

• Support systems for victim, child and perpetrator
• Risk assessments
• Support services for victim, child and perpetrator
• Accessibility of services and resources
• Safety planning for victim and child
• Case studies
• Review of the Champions role with action planning

To access champions training, please complete an application form and return to Michelle. Plaisted-kerr@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Community Domestic Abuse Champions application form
Schools Domestic Abuse Champions application
Service Level Agreement (doc, 804 Kb)  
Information about the Champions Network (doc, 181 Kb)

Other training opportunities

There is other training available locally and nationally, please refer to the training page on the home tab or click here

Network meetings

There are 12 network meetings a year. Each Network meeting runs for three hours. These meetings are a great opportunity to Network and become part of a virtual team therefore Champions are expected to attended at least one of these meetings a year. The meeting are set in two halves. The first half is allocated for updates and to trouble shoot case studies. The second half of the meeting is allocated for knowledge and skills training. 

Network meeting dates for 2011 

For more information on the training and network meetings please contact: Michelle Plaisted-Kerr, County Domestic Abuse Coordinator

Tel: 01865 815407 
Email: michelle-plaisted-kerr@oxfordshire.org.uk

 

 

 

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