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.
Champions Network application form (.doc format, 837 Kb)
Network meetings
There are 12 network meetings a year, three in each district; Cherwell, West, City, South and Vale. 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.
For more information on the training and network meetings please contact:
Cara Langford, County Domestic Abuse Champions Coordinator
Tel: 01865 258422
Email: cara.langford@oxfordshire.org.uk
Help lines
- National helpline
(24 hrs)
0808 2000 247 - Oxfordshire domestic abuse helpline
0800 731 0055 - Police
(non emergency)
0845 8 505 505 - Victim support
0845 450 3883 - Kiran Asian
women’s aid
0208 558 1986 - Men's advice line
0808 801 0327 - Broken Rainbow
(LGBT)
020 8539 9507 - Elder abuse
0208 765 7000 - Childline
0800 1111
