Women's Aid Training Unit provides specific training on the issue of domestic violence for a range of voluntary and statutory agencies and service providers including- health professionals, refuge workers, Gardai, community and social services, Helpline volunteers, and community groups.

Women's Aid aim to:

• Encourage the sharing of knowledge and experience.

• Provide a framework for understanding the complexities of domestic violence.

• Recognise both the differences and similarities between women and the additional barriers and discrimination facing different groups of women in society.

• Provide a space and structure for participants to critically examine their own perceptions and practice, and to move towards improving practice in the organisation.

• Identify and build upon participants existing skills and expertise.

• Reflect on current good practice models, research findings and legislation.

• Promote interagency work by exploring the roles and expectations of voluntary and statutory agencies.

• Introduction

• Why the Need for Training?

• Courses we offer

• Training for Health Professionals

• Booking Training

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