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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.
Key facts:
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.
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.
Programme Structure
What topics will you cover?Gender and gender role expectations
Recognising signs and symptoms of DVA
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.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Social Work Sociology View 20 other Short Courses in Social Work in United KingdomAcademic 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 Fee
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International
59 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 59 USD for the full programme during 21 days. -
National
59 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 59 USD for the full programme during 21 days.
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Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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