Domestic Abuse, including Forced Marriage, Honour Based Abuse & FGM
Please find below some useful online resources produced by a number of organisations to aid your learning and development in relation to Domestic Abuse.
DA Podcasts
Children never just witness Domestic Abuse
Addresses the impact of domestic abuse on children & families. Produced by NSPCC Learning, this podcast is hosted on Spotify and is approximately 25 minutes long.
Click here to listen to this podcast
Safeguarding Days: Domestic Abuse
For some Children & Families home might not be a safe place and staying there will be extremely challenging. Produced by Safeguarding Days, this podcast is hosted on Spotify and is approximately 11 minutes long.
Click here to listen to this podcast
Experiences of Domestic Abuse as a Child and Mental Ill Health
Three workers who work in the domestic abuse sector, share their experiences of mental health problems and discuss childhood experiences of domestic abuse. Produced by SafeLives, this podcast is hosted on SoundCloud and is approximately 39 minutes long.
Click here to listen to this podcast
Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control
Catherine talks about her mothers’ long experience of domestic abuse, and how this abuse affects the physical and mental health of the whole family. Her story is harrowing. But Catherine has lots of useful advice for any families or individuals suffering from abuse in the home.
Click here to listen to the podcast
Coercive Control in Children's and Mother's Lives: An Interview with author and academic Dr. Emma Katz
In this episode, David & Ruth discuss with Dr. Emma Katz in her new book, “Coercive Control in Children’s and Mother’s Lives.” Dr. Katz shares the story behind the development of this ground breaking book, where she shares her learnings from interviews with 15 groups of mothers and their children
Survivor Ted Talk – Emma's Real Life
Emma is now a Domestic Abuse Advocate, raising awareness for victims and survivors who cannot speak for themselves. Watch the video to hear Emma's story.
WARNING: This presentation contains a real life video which some people may find upsetting
Domestic Abuse Act 2021
by The Wakefield Strategic Domestic Abuse Team
Wakefield Strategic Domestic Abuse Team provide an overview of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, delivered as part of Safeguarding Week 2022.
*Please excuse the fire alarm drill interruptions during the first 30 minutes of the presentation*
To view the WSCP presentation on Emma's 'Real Life Domestic Abuse story' above click here.
Female Genital Mutilation
FGM – Recognising & Preventing FGM by Home Office & Virtual College
The training will help a wide range of professionals to identify and assist girls who are at risk of FGM. This course is useful for anyone who is interested in gaining an overview of FGM, particularly frontline staff in healthcare, police, border force and children’s social care.
Click here to access this e-learning
NEW FGM & its devasting affects years on
Mama Sylla's personal experience on the devastating effects of FGM
Forced Marriage & Honour Based Abuse
Forced Marriage is illegal in the UK. If you are worried that someone is being forced into a non-consensual marriage it is important to act fast!
Forced Marriage and Honour Based Abuse by Kerry Murphy, Community Cohesion Manager, Wakefield Council
Definition, Detection, Identification & pathways. 45 mins
Click here to view presentation
NEW Awareness of Forced Marriage by Virtual College
It is estimated that approximately 8,000 to 10,000 forced marriages of British citizens take place every year often resulting in devastating long term consequences for the victims.
Access Virtual College training
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Domestic Abuse Here to help - Wakefield CouncilShow details
Access the latest resources, advice and help from WDDAS, the Domestic Abuse team in Wakefield.
Click here to access their webpage
Call WDDAS direct on 0800 915 1561
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Why doesn’t she just leave?Show details
For victims of domestic abuse it may take many attempts to finally achieve safety. On average it takes a victim 7 attempts to leave an abuser.
“Why doesn’t she just leave?” This question is often posed to Women’s Refuge, and aims to explain why so much professional and knowledgeable support is required when a victim of family violence decides to leave.
2 mins
Click here to access the resource
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National & Local Domestic Abuse Contact Details (updated April 2023)Show details
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NEW IDAS - National MA Training on Domestic AbuseShow details
IDAS is the largest specialist charity in Yorkshire supporting people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Click here to view their latest online courses
Click here to view their latest training opportunities
NB this is an external provider with no affiliation to WSCP and may have cost implications.
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NEW External MA Training - National FGM CentreShow details
MA Training on FGM, Breast Ironing and Child Abuse linked to faith or belief (CALFAB)
NB this is an external provider with no affiliation to WSCP and may have cost implications.
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NEW Statutory Guidance on FGMShow details
