Domestic and family violence (DFV) is more than just physical abuse and can happen in any home. This training series covers the different types of abuse so participants will understand what signs to look out for, how to keep themselves safe and support victim/survivors.
These low cost and fully-catered sessions in the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre for targeted to local frontline workers and volunteers in organisations where domestic and family violence (DFV) is not a primary focus. Social services staff whose primary function is DFV support are also welcome to register.
Please note that these workshops are not support groups and will include triggering/sensitive themes.
Session #1: Coercive Control
From 1 July 2024, coercive control is a criminal offence in NSW when a person uses abusive behaviours towards a current or former intimate partner with the intention to coerce or control them.
The criminal offence captures repeated patterns of physical or non-physical abuse used to hurt, scare, intimidate, threaten or control someone. The law only applies to abusive behaviour that happens after 1 July 2024.
In this training, you will gain deep understanding of the abusive behaviours that constitute as a course of conduct intended to cause harm to an intimate partner.
Learning outcomes:
- recognise and identify the behaviours that cause fear, coerce or control a partner
- understand the elements of the NEW offence in NSW
- implement survivor strategies for improved safety
- support victim survivors in gathering the evidence required by NSW Police
- assess the risk, impacts and harms of the abusive behaviour
Cost:
$10.00 + booking fee
Dates + Timings:
Wednesday 27 November, 3:00pm - 6:00PM
Location: Wagga Wagga Civic Centre / Council Meeting Room, Baylis Street, Wagga Wagga, Wiradyuri Country
Accessibility: This is an accessible venue with accessible bathrooms, walkways, seating and disability permit parking available.
We are committed to hosting inclusive and accessible events for everyone.
If you need this information in another format or have any questions, please contact the Community Development Team on 1300 292 442 or email community@wagga.nsw.gov.au.
Date & Time:
Nov 27, 2024 3:00PM - 6:00PM
Tickets:
$10 [+bf]
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Wagga Wagga Civic Centre
Baylis Street
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650