DVA Individual Structured Interviews and Assessment & Intervention – a two day linked course.

DVA ISI (Individual Structured Interview)

Course Overview

DVA Individual Structured Interview is a mandatory training that forms the first model of the DVA training programme which also includes Awareness & Safety & Assessment & Intervention

The course is designed to equip counsellors with a model of work to assist recognition and effective response to domestic violence and abuse and in particular to increase practitioners’ skills and ability.

Objectives

· Provide background and context to the introduction of the Individual Structured Interviews and the Responsive Model.

· Make clear the focus on safety and the appropriateness of services within Relate.

· Gain an understanding of the use of the ISI and how it fits with the Responsive Model’s focus on safety.

· Be able to link the use of the ISI as a tool with the range of responses available for the clients.

DVA A&I (Assessment and Intervention)

Course Overview

The DVA A&I  training course aims to improve the quality of service for victims of domestic violence/abuse and their children and the quality of response to those who abuse their partners or ex/partners.

The course will equip counsellors with a model of work that increases their ability to:

· Identify when couple intervention is not safe or suitable;

· Offer safety work through Bridging to Safety

· Offer support and aid motivation to change behaviour in Bridging to Change

· Make effective referral to more appropriate services.

Objectives

To recognise Relates’ response to DVA in families to be part of a co-ordinated community response to DVA.

To develop counsellors’ skills in providing a couple intervention that maintains a focus on safety of vulnerable adults and their children.

To develop skill and understanding in providing individual Bridging to Safety and Bridging to Change work.