Suicide Prevention in the Context of Domestic abuse - Perpetrators
Course information
This unique course is engaging and transformative, designed to equip professionals and volunteers working with individuals who use abusive behaviours (perpetrators of domestic abuse) with the knowledge, skills, and resilience needed to provide effective support.
The course addresses the intersection of domestic abuse and suicidality, providing practical strategies for engagement, risk assessment, and access to support services.
Key features
- Exploring the links between domestic abuse and suicidality.
- Discussing high risk points.
- Professional curiosity translated in this context.
- Effective identification, engagement, communication and support strategies, taking into account intersectionality issues.
- Understanding ways to holistically support suicidal perpetrators with complex needs. Addressing barriers to stable engagement.
- Implementing trauma-informed care practices.
- Developing a coordinated response among service providers.
- Developing suicide safety planning in this context and knowing where to refer for further support.
- Identifying and meeting your own support and self-care needs when working with survivors with suicidality.
Duration
One day or two half-days
Delivery
Online or in-person
Group size
6 to 20 learners
Qualification
Certificate of attendance
Ideal for
Professionals and volunteers working with groups at increased risk of perpetration of domestic abuse in various settings, including staff from VCS organisations supporting people who use abusive behaviours, professionals in substance misuse services and criminal justice systems, and primary care and mental health professionals.
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