Information on our Domestic Abuse Courses

Course title and level / Venue / Dates / Time / Objectives of the course / Who is it for
Recognising
and Responding to
Domestic Abuse
Training (Level 2) / Fortalice Ltd
43 Bradford Street
Bolton
BL2 1HT
If you wish to have the course delivered on your organisation’s premises, or have any queries please contact:
Telephone: 01204 365677 or e-mail: / To be confirmed / 9.30am-
1.30am /
  • Raise awareness of Domestic Abuse, who it affects
and how
  • Explore myths and prejudices about domestic abuse
  • Identify standards of good practice
  • Inform participants of services available in Bolton and nationally
/ Workers/ volunteers in local organisations who would liketo feel more confident workingwith clients suffering or fleeing domestic abuse
Freedom Programme
Awareness for workers / Fortalice Ltd
43 Bradford Street
Bolton
BL2 1HT
If you wish to have the course delivered on your organisation’s premises, or have any queries please contact:
Telephone: 01204 365677 or e-mail: / To be confirmed / 9.30am-
1.30am /
  • Raise awareness of domestic abuse
  • Explore some of the rules enforced by abusive men, where these rules come from and what may happen if these rules are broken
  • Identify why men abuse
  • Develop an understanding of what is involved in the Freedom Programme and how your service users will benefit
/ Workers/ volunteers in local organisations who would like greaterunderstanding of the Freedom Programme and its success with Service Users
Recognising
and Responding to
Domestic Abuse
Training (Level 3) / Fortalice Ltd
43 Bradford Street
Bolton
BL2 1HT
If you wish to have the course delivered on your organisation’s premises, or have any queries please contact:
Telephone: 01204 365677 or e-mail: / To be confirmed / 9.30am-
4.00am /
  • Raise further awareness of domestic abuse, who it affects and how
  • Examine the cycle of abuse
  • Explore diversity issues affecting ‘marginalised’ groups
  • Look at myths and prejudices about domestic abuse
  • Develop standards of good practice
  • Inform participants of services available in Bolton and nationally
/ Workers/ volunteers in local organisations who would like to feel more confident workingwith clients suffering or fleeing domestic abuse
Volunteer Training / Fortalice Ltd
43 Bradford Street
Bolton
BL2 1HT
If you wish to have the course delivered on your organisation’s premises, or have any queries please contact:
Telephone: 01204 365677 or e-mail: / To be confirmed / 9.30am-
4.00am /
  • Identify how we communicate, explore verbal and non-verbal communication
  • Raise awareness of potential barriers to communication
  • Raise awareness of boundaries
  • Examine how boundaries become blurred and why they are necessary
  • Develop an understanding of Equality and Diversity
  • Explore differences and recognise challenges within society.
  • Look at areas of child protection
  • Awareness of different forms of abuse
  • Actions to take if you suspect a young person is being subjected to abuse
  • How to deal with disclosure.
/ Volunteers working within local organisations supporting vulnerable adults and children