Online ‘Domestic Violence and Child Protection’ Training Course

Research Findings & Practice Guidance

Dr. Stephanie Holt, Associate Professor in Trinity College Dublin presents the research evidence on domestic violence and abuse, as it relates to Child Protection and Welfare work.

• Session 1: Domestic violence and Children: considering the abusive home context; multiple adversities and developmental impacts

• Session 2: Domestic violence and Children: considering the implications for parenting capacity and the post-separation period

Legal Framework for Domestic Violence & Child Protection

Sonya Bruen, Partner in the Health and Prosecutions department, Mason Hayes & Curran LLP provides practical guidance on the key legislation and how parental rights and children’s rights can be balanced in this complex area.

• Session 3: Legal framework for domestic violence and child protection

• Session 4: Legal thresholds for state intervention for children in domestic violence

Details

This course ran in April 2021 and October 2021 virtually.

See attendee testimonials here.

Duration

Each session of the 4 sessions include:

• Introductory video and audio/slide presentation – 1 hour

• Interactive learning (reading/case studies/learning journal) – 6+ hours

Total 20 hours online CPD + 2 hour group workshop (optional)

Format

All content will be online. Case studies and readings will be provided. Live online workshop and Q&A session with course facilitators at end of the course – dates to be confirmed.

Audience

• Social workers

• Members of An Garda Síochána

• Family support workers

• Domestic violence organisations

• Specialised medical / nursing professionals

• Legal practitioners

• Social care practitioners