Training

Our new training format runs over a day & a half, and is open to all statutory, & voluntary staff, community workers and interested individuals.

Next sessions:
• 23rd (9.30-4.30pm) & 24th (9.30-12.30pm) Sept 2010
• 20th (9.30-4.30pm) & 21st (9.30-12.30pm) Oct 2010
• 10th (9.30-4.30pm) & 11th (9.30-12.30pm) Nov 2010
• 2nd (9.30-4.30pm) & 3rd (9.30-12.30pm) Dec 2010

Venue:  Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh EH7 5QY.
Price: £20 per person
Lunch is provided on both days; 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 Thilini to info@shaktiedinburgh.co.uk.

Training Poster A4 Sept – Dec 2010


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
  

Events

The Shakti Information & Education Team will be hosting stalls and/or workshops at the following events:

Piershill Festival of Diversity
4th Sept 2010
Piershill Square West
Edinburgh

104 Pairs of Shoes Exhibition
8th & 9th Sept 2010
Castlebrae High School
Greendykes Road
Edinburgh EH16 4DP
Event Poster

Interfaith Youth Conference
2nd Dec 2010
Scottish Police College, Tulliallan
www.interfaithconnect.org
Event Poster