Our current training format for “Domestic Abuse and BME Women, Children & Young People” runs over a day & a half, and is open to all statutory, & voluntary staff, community workers and interested individuals.

Next sessions:
• 16th (9:30 - 4:30pm) & 17th (9:30 - 12:30pm) January 2012
• 13th (9:30 - 4:30pm) & 14th (9:30 - 12:30pm) February 2012
• 19th (9:30 - 4:30pm) & 20th (9:30 - 12:30pm) March 2012

Venue: Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh EH7 5QY.
Price: £21 per person
Lunch is provided on the first day; please state on registration forms of any dietary requirements and/or accessibility needs.


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To book a place please download a registration form and return FAO Mridul or Lisa to info@shaktiedinburgh.co.uk.

Training Poster


Training Overview
Our relaxed yet informative training sessions seek to establish a safe and relaxed atmosphere for attendants to learn about, discuss and be encouraged to enquire about issues such as:

• The definitions of domestic abuse in Scotland
• How domestic abuse affects women and their families from Black / Minority Ethnic (BME) communities
  
• How domestic abuse affects BME children and young people
  
• The varying understanding of the concept of ‘Honour’ and how this impacts on BME community members experiencing domestic abuse
  
• Forced marriage and connected issues
  
• Immigration issues such as women with ‘No Recourse to Public Funds’ status
  
• Structures and policies existing in Scotland & UK