Advanced level training for practitioners, academics and students/trainees across all front-line services
What is the web model of DVA?
The web model of DVA is an empirically informed framework that is designed to support practitioners to work in a more tailored way with clients. It was initially developed with minority communities – specifically the UK Muslim population, in mind. However to date, due to its versatile nature, practitioners from numerous fields have expressed its value with all population groups. It focuses on four areas:
- The individual psycho-social-spiritual level
- Stakeholders
- Intersectionality
- Macro level factors
Practitioners are not expected to have full competence in each of these areas. The web model aims to empower practitioners to know what nuanced questions they need to explore in order to get a better understanding of their client and their needs. Equally, it is not expected that you will be asking about all of these areas when working with a client. Some of you will only see the client once, others will have opportunities for more frequent conversations and longer-term work. However, the more background knowledge you have then the more resources you can draw upon even if you only see that client on one occasion.
Within this process it is also envisaged that in working collaboratively with clients to understand their situation, it will create opportunities for increased autonomy and understanding for the client themselves in relation to their situation. This is something which is often very difficult to grasp when undergoing the trauma of an abusive relationship.
Who is this training for?
This training is targeted at practitioners working across all front-line sectors in relation to domestic violence and abuse.
This includes:
- DVA front line services
- Refuges
- NHS
- Social Work
- Police
- Prison and Probation
- Therapists
- Chaplains
You may be working with victims, survivors, or those perpetrating abuse. In order to benefit from the training, you must already have a good basic understanding of DVA manifestations and some experience working in the sector. If DVA is a completely new field for you then it is recommended that you gain some introductory knowledge on the ontology of abusive relationships first.
This course would also be suitable for social work students/trainees, counselling and psychotherapy trainees, psychology students, students interested in criminology, trainee chaplains, and those who work/study in the violence against women and girls sector.
What will the training cover?
The training will introduce you to the Web mode of DVA, based on research conducted over a four-year period and guide you through how you can adopt this model within your work. It is designed to support a more holistic approach to working with clients by providing a framework which aims to understand what their nuanced needs are. It focuses on developing individually tailored methods of working with each client. The training has a unique emphasis on minority communities, particularly Muslim communities however, application of the model can be extended to all groups beyond this. At its core is equality, diversity and inclusion through the understanding of intersectionality and cultural nuances.
The training is organised as follows:
Course Orientation
Unit 1: Background and introduction to the web model of domestic violence and abuse
Unit 2: Centering victims – seeing the whole person
Unit 3: Identifying Stakeholders – Understanding who else is involved
Unit 4: Understanding the role of Intersectionality
Unit 5: Understanding the impact of Macro level factors
Unit 6: Application of the web model of DVA
Summary
Each unit consists of a mixture of videos, presentations, case studies, and points to reflect over. The more you engage with the contents and activities, the more you will get out of it.
Will I get CPD points for completing this training?
Yes, you will receive X CPD points. This will be generated on your certificate once you have completed the training. We are registered with the CPD Accreditation Service.
Learning objectives
- To understand the web model of Domestic violence and abuse and how it can be applied in practitioner work.
- To gain a deeper understanding of nuanced needs of minority groups in particular, but also more broadly, within all domestic violence and abuse situations.
- To facilitate practitioners in providing tailored holistic support for individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, within the domestic violence and abuse context.
Fee: £195
(Organisational subscriptions available, please enquire)
Incudes 6 months access
Feedback on the Web Model of Domestic Violence and Abuse from practitioners:
“Very informative – will definitely be able to model this within practice”
“For me this was so useful – a framework to ask the right questions and a model I will definitely use with our global majority parents and all parents”
“Excellent presentation of key research that needs to inform frontline practice”
“This is a good model to apply when working with adults experiencing domestic abuse and I like that we can adapt it”
“Really insightful and will use aspects of this in practice moving forward”
“This was an eye-opening session. Superb speaker and loved the model of domestic abuse”
