Continuing Professional Development for ISVAs: Domestic Abuse Protection Orders Awareness

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About the training

Many victims of sexual violence will also experience domestic abuse. For ISVAs, understanding the full range of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs) is essential to safeguarding and supporting clients effectively.

This one-day NCFE-accredited online course, delivered by legal experts, equips ISVAs with the knowledge and confidence to:

  • Recognise the impact of domestic abuse on victims and survivors of sexual violence
  • Support clients with a clear understanding of the range of protection orders available
  • Maintain professional boundaries while collaborating with Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs)
  • Strengthen joined-up victim care through better cross-sector working

 

Course Suitability

This programme is designed for:

  • ISVAs supporting adults, children, or young people affected by sexual violence and domestic abuse
  • ISVA Managers seeking to strengthen their team’s knowledge and practice
  • LimeCulture’s inclusive teaching approach uses a variety of methods to meet different learning needs, and adjustments can be made to ensure full participation for all delegates.

 

Learning Objectives

By completing this training, delegates will be able to:

  • Apply an understanding of domestic abuse when working with victims/survivors of sexual violence
  • Understand the full range of protection orders available through police and civil courts
  • Describe the benefits and limitations of different protection orders
  • Establish and maintain professional ISVA boundaries while collaborating with IDVAs

 

Outcomes & Benefits

For delegates, the benefits of this training are:

  • Specialist knowledge of DAPOs and their practical use
  • Improved collaboration skills when working alongside IDVAs
  • Enhanced confidence in supporting clients experiencing both sexual violence and domestic abuse

 
For organisations, the benefits of this training are:

     

  • Increased capacity to navigate client needs relating to domestic abuse
  • Improved safeguarding and holistic support for victims/survivors
  • Strengthened partnership working with domestic abuse services
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