GDASS - Rural Domestic Abuse Training Day

GDASS - Domestic Abuse Training Day

Domestic abuse devastates lives wherever it takes place, but research shows that it is even more damaging when it happens in the countryside, as a variety of factors unique to rural life make it even harder for the victim to escape their abuser, or to cope with living with the abuse. In particular, rural victims are half as likely as urban victim to ever report the abuse or seek help: this makes it vital that services coming into contact with rural communities are able to spot the subtle signs of domestic abuse, ask the right questions and respond safely and appropriately to disclosures.

Please join us at this free domestic abuse training day, where GDASS will cover:

• The motivations, dynamics and tactics of domestic abuse, plus DA and the law
• DA’s effect on victims and their children
• Recognising and responding to DA (covering telltale signs of DA, immediate support for victims following disclosure, specialist support services in Gloucestershire and nationwide)
• The additional factors that come into play in rural domestic abuse, and how they impact on victims and the services supporting them
• How to ensure your organisation supports DA victims – both clients and staff – as effectively as possible.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Tewkesbury Borough Council, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury, United Kingdom