This training is ideal for professionals and community groups. The following is intended as a guideline and will be modified to suit the needs of participants.

Aim

To provide participants with the skills and knowledge to respond in a culturally appropiate way to members of the Traveller community who are experiencing domestic violence.

Content

• Introduction to the Traveller community
• Definitions of domestic violence
• Current legislation
• Impacts of domestic violence on women and children
• Barriers to Traveller women leaving domestic violence situations
• Dealing with disclosures of domestic violence
• Best practice for organisations working with Travellers
• Crisis intervention and safety plans

Outcomes

• Skills to work effectively with members of the Traveller community who are experiencing domestic violence
• Understanding of domestic violence
• Knowledge of social issues effecting the Traveller community in contemporary Ireland
• On completion of the course all participants will receive an information pack

Duration

3 days, however, it can be modified to suit participants in terms of content and time.

Fees

• Community & voluntary groups € 200 per participant
• FÁS project participants, statutory sector € 220 per participant

Group rates are available on request.

Exchange House Domestic Violence Reports.