Summary

In this presentation participants will be provided with the essential skills and knowledge to identify family violence, distinguish family violence from other kinds of relationship and safety issues, and refer to the most appropriate service for safety and support while working with people with alcohol and other drug use.

Participants will learn some of the most common forms that domestic violence takes as well as best practice in responding to disclosures whether the client is a victim/survivor or perpetrator.

The presentation will also cover key Victorian legislation as well as discuss the evidence-based risk factors and how to utilise the intake and comprehensive documents for family violence within the AOD sector.

Presenter

Sheridon Byrne, Education and Training Officer and Specialist Family Violence worker at Turning Point. Sheridon has 15 years in the community sector, working in family violence as a refuge worker, telephone crisis counsellor, service coordinator and trainer training to community sector workers in recognising and responding to Domestic and Family Violence.

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About Connect & Learn

This is the seventh in a series of 10 case-based webinars funded by DHHS, designed to support AOD clinicians throughout regional Victoria and metropolitan Victoria.

Webinars are presented by experienced clinicians currently working in the AOD sector and facilitated by Turning Point.