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Overview
Domestic violence is a global health issue that can take many forms and affect anyone.
Health and social care professionals play an important role in recognising and helping victims of violent and abusive relationships.
On Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence at FutureLearn, you’ll address the role of gender in domestic violence and learn to recognise the various forms of violence and abuse.
Key facts:
- You’ll reflect on the impact of domestic violence and understand your responsibilities as a health or social care worker.
- By the end of this course, you’ll feel more confident to help support domestic violence victims and survivors.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...- Explain the concept of gender and its contribution to gender-based violence
- Define and identify different forms of domestic violence and abuse
- Describe the effects of DVA on individuals who experience it and their families
- Recognise signs and symptoms of domestic violence and abuse
- Evaluate the role and responsibilities of professionals in their identification and management of domestic violence and abuse
- Provide effective support to survivors of domestic violence and abuse
Programme Structure
Topics include:- Gender and Gender-Based Violence
- Recognising Domestic Violence and Abuse
- Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 21 days
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Social Work View 11 other Short Courses in Social Work in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is designed for health and social care professionals, including nurses, doctors, family support workers, and community workers.
- The course will also appeal to lawyers, school teachers, police, and anyone familiar with victims of domestic violence.
- This course has been designed to help practitioners who work with victims of domestic violence and abuse to provide effective support. We regret that we are unable to provide direct support to victims in this course.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents49 EUR / full≈ 49 EUR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents49 EUR / full≈ 49 EUR / full
Funding
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