eLearning Opportunity: Non-fatal strangulation offence
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner has called for training on non-fatal strangulation for frontline workers.
Many Victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse will be familiar with non-fatal strangulation. "Dr Cath White, Forensic Physician and ex-clinical Director of St Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre says:
"Sometimes the intent of the attacker will be to kill the victim but many times it will be a way to control her"
The eLearning package is aimed at raising awareness on this issue and has been developed for Frontline workers. It takes around twenty minutes to complete and can be found here: Safelives.org
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TRAINING FOR SEFTON PROFESSIONALS
Older People and Domestic Abuse (1 hour 12.30-1.30)
7TH OCT (12.30), 21ST OCT (3.00)
Join us for a "Lunch and Learn" session This session aims to raise awareness and explore the unique challenges older people face when experiencing domestic abuse.
OTHER ONLINE TRAINING EVENTS:
Introduction to Domestic Abuse for Practitioners (2 Hours)
7TH OCT 2025 9.30 am
This training session provides you with an introductory overview of Domestic abuse within the 2021 Domestic Abuse Act
Controlling and coercive behaviour for Practitioners (2 hours)
21ST OCT 2025 12.00
This training session provides you with an understanding of controlling and coercive behaviour within domestic abuse relationships.
Post separation abuse for practitioners (1.5 hours)
23RD OCT 2025 9.30
This training session provides you with an understanding of how post separation abuse can affect people ending domestic abuse relationships.
Children and Domestic Abuse (1.5 Hours)
23RD OCT 2025 12.30
In this introductory course you are going to find out how children can be affected by living in households where there is domestic abuse.
How Do I book?
We are always looking to develop new training courses- please let us know if you want to know more or have any suggestions or requirements for your service.
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FREE Sefton Council "Domestic Abuse" Training
Introduction: In this introductory course you are going to find out about Domestic Abuse and how it can affect individuals and families living with abuse.
Objectives: At the end of the course you will have increased knowledge of:
- the signs of domestic abuse
- the types of behaviours that are abusive
- the effect of domestic abuse on adults and children
- some of the reasons people find it difficult to leave abusive relationships
- some tools and techniques to have conversations about domestic abuse
- where to get help and support for people living with Domestic Abuse
Who is this course for? All Sefton Council Employees, Elected Members and Partners.
This course can be directly accessed by Sefton Council Employees via the intranet. For external partners, please contact:
wendy.ashleigh-reynolds@sefton.gov.uk in the Safer Communities team.
To access the training, click here Sefton Corporate Learning Centre - Me Learning
Free training opportunity for professionals in Sefton!
Suitable for anyone who is a professional and has an interest in learning more about what domestic abuse looks like and how to support victims. Particularly useful for people who work in frontline services supporting the public for example statutory services like social care, school staff or housing support. The training is also beneficial for anyone working in the third and voluntary sectors.
DOMESTIC ABUSE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Free training for practitioners in Sefton Suitable for anyone who has an interest in learning more about what domestic abuse looks like and how to support victims. Particularly useful for people who work in frontline services supporting the public for example statutory services like social care, school staff or housing support. The training is also beneficial for anyone working in the third and voluntary sectors.