Safeguarding Domestic Abuse Awareness Training (24 February 2027, 1-4pm at Jubilee House, Southwell)

Learning Outcomes:

Recognise the signs, types, myths, and stereotypes of domestic abuseUnderstand how to respond well through keeping people safe and sign posting to specialist support
Identify safeguarding actions to protect victims or those at risk whilst also understanding the limitations and boundaries of your role.
Understand that scripture doesn’t permit domestic abuse and be aware of how theology can be used to exert control
Understand the impact on children living in a household experiencing domestic abuse
Be aware of the characteristics of a healthy relationship

Required Attendees:
Anyone holding the bishop’s licence, commission, authorisation, or permission (including clergy, PtO, Readers, LLMs) or serving as an officer of the bishop
Anyone (volunteers and employees) working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults, including Bishops Visitors and Pastoral Visitors
Safeguarding Officers / Safeguarding Leads including Designated Safeguarding Person in a Religious Community
Pre-ordination or licence students, prior to ordination/licensing.

Recommended Attendees:

All Church Officers
PCC and Chapter members
Members of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel.

Health Warning

Domestic Abuse is a sensitive topic and can affect us all in different ways, dependent on our own experiences of abuse and trauma. If you have any concerns about accessing the training due to lived experience of abuse/trauma, please contact the Safeguarding Training Manager so that appropriate support can be offered to you: safeguardingtraining@southwell.anglican.org.

The sessions are delivered by at least two trainers. If, at any point during the training, you find any of the content or discussions upsetting, triggering, or difficult to engage with, a trainer will be available to provide support and help you access the session in a way that feels safe and manageable for you.