Children and Family Violence

ECLIPSE's Child Protection and Family Violence training explores the intersection between family violence and child protection. This course is designed for practitioners who want to understand more about how to respond appropriately when concerns for the safety and wellbeing of children exist due to family violence.

Description

ECLIPSE's Child Protection and Family Violence training course provides participants with a greater understanding of child protection when family violence exists. This course will introduce you to important aspects of child protection, the complexities produced by family violence, legislation, and practitioner obligations and responses.

Through attending this course you'll:

  • Be introduced to the dynamics and impacts of family violence and child abuse.

  • ​Have a greater understanding of the intersections between family violence and child protection.

  • Be exposed to legislation relating to family violence and child protection.

  • Learn about how practitioners can respond to concerns for children when family violence exits, including how to work with Oranga Tamariki.

  • Grow in your knowledge and confidence to work with whānau when there are concerns for the safety or wellbeing of children.

 

ECLIPSE training courses align with the principles of Te Aorerekura: National Strategy to Eliminate Family Violence and Sexual Violence.

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