Domestic Abuse and Suicide Prevention
To enhance professionals' knowledge, confidence, and practical skills in recognising and responding to victim-survivors of domestic abuse who may be at increased risk of suicide. The course includes trauma-informed approaches, safety planning, and effective multi-agency collaboration to prevent harm and improve professional awareness.
Description
This comprehensive course equips professionals with the critical knowledge and skills to identify and respond to the interconnected risks of domestic abuse and suicide. Through evidence-based insights and interactive case studies, participants will explore the complex relationships between domestic abuse, trauma, mental ill-health, and suicidal behaviours. The course teaches professionals to recognise subtle warning signs, engage victim-survivors compassionately using trauma-informed approaches, and develop personalised safety plans, with special attention given to managing the unique concerns associated with both survivors and perpetrators presenting with suicidal thoughts. Integrating current research, lived experiences, and practical strategies, the training enables healthcare professionals to confidently provide sensitive support, creating environments where survivors feel understood, empowered, and encouraged to access life-saving interventions.
Learning objectives
By the end of this training delegates will be able to:
- Proactively acknowledge the connection between domestic abuse and suicide
- Recognise the warning signs that a victim-survivor may be contemplating suicide
- Demonstrate awareness of available resources and support mechanisms for those at risk of suicide
- Employ trauma-informed communication techniques when supporting victim-survivors experiencing suicidal thoughts
- Apply practical safety planning tools and interventions to mitigate risk and effectively prevent suicide
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for frontline professionals working with victim/survivors of domestic abuse.
Level
Skills Course
Location
- Live online training delivered via Teams using Mentimeter
- In-Person at your venue (or a venue arranged by yourselves)
Course Timings
This course contains 1 Module and is 3.5 hours long
This includes a comfort break, space for questions and time for the delegates to evaluate and reflect after the delivery
What will delegates receive as part of this course?
- STADA Delegate Pack (Includes activity workbook, key messages from training, links to films shown in the course, domestic abuse directory and toolkits)
- A watermarked copy of the slides
Costs and Cancellations
Group Bookings Online
£1500
This fee is for up to 20 delegates (minimum 6 delegates to run a course).
We prefer to cap attendance at 20 to ensure all delegates feel able to fully engage. However, we can accommodate a maximum of 5 additional delegates upon request. Each additional delegate will incur a fee of £75pp
Group Bookings In Person
£1800
This fee is for up to 25 delegates (minimum 8 delegates to run a course).
Open Courses
£90 per delegate
Cancellations post-agreement
Please refer to the terms and conditions before you book