DVAC Practice Development Workshops
DVAC has been developing online Workshops to assist professionals who support individuals who may be experiencing Domestic Family Violence (DFV). The aim of these Workshops are to provide foundational knowledge regarding DFV and to assist building practical skills to support the safety of clients you are working with.
There are three Workshops in this series and professionals are encouraged to attend whichever sessions that are relevant to you.
Workshop 1 - Understanding and Recognising DFV
Date: Thursday 28 April
Time: 2pm – 3:30pm
Location: Online via Teams
- Understanding domestic and family violence (DFV)
- DFV legislation and relevant relationships
- Forms of abuse and the cycle of violence
- Coercive control
- Effects of abuse on adults, children and young people
- Identifying and talking about DFV
- DFV screening tips
Workshop 2 - Introduction to DFV Risk Assessments and Safety Planning
Date: Thursday 19 May
Time: 2pm – 3:30pm
Location: Online via Teams
- High Risk Indicators of Homicide
- General Risk Indicators
- Strangulation
- Introduction to Risk Assessments
- Introduction to Safety Planning
Workshop 3 - Domestic Violence Orders and DFV Court
Date: Thursday 16 June
Time: 2pm – 3:30pm
Location: Online via Teams
- Introduction to Protection Orders
- What to expect at DFV Court
- Safety planning around DVOs and Court
- Referrals for legal advice
- Making applications for Grant of Legal Aid
To RSVP to these workshops, please use this link.
For further information you can contact us here or via email.
