Alison’s Fundamentals of Domestic Violence and Abuse course offers an opportunity to understand the challenging topic of domestic violence and abuse. The course looks at how to support those who are or have been exposed to domestic violence and abuse. This course breaks down domestic violence and abuse into specific modules such as the components of domestic violence, violence against children, risks of domestic violence and abuse of children, and supporting the victim and reporting incidents. 

The Fundamentals of Domestic Violence and Abuse course will equip you with important skills to respond to reports or suspected incidents of domestic violence or abuse. The course provides a comprehensive breakdown of the components of domestic violence and how to recognise the signs in those around you. It also provides important strategic responses to support victims of domestic violence.

Victim support workers need to be compassionate, supportive, empathetic and be good listeners. Victims of domestic violence and abuse often refrain from talking about their situation or remain in the abusive relationship. A victim support worker should be able to create a supportive relationship with the victim and encourage them to recognise their trauma and work on their psychological response to the incident. Get useful training in these skills with the free course Fundamentals of Domestic Violence and Abuse.

There are no set requirements to become a support worker in contrast to a social worker, who should have a relevant degree. A genuine interest in helping victims of domestic violence and abuse, as well as a compassionate and empathetic personality, are important. Alison’s Fundamentals of Domestic Violence and Abuse course will provide you with the knowledge you need to begin training as a domestic violence and support worker.