Free Professionals Training on responding to violence against migrant women in Bristol
FORWARD is hosting a free Professionals Training on responding to violence against migrant women in Bristol on the 26th of February 2020
Objectives:
- Enable key professionals to understand and explore the multiple forms of violence against women and girls within migrant communities, and their adverse impact
- Explore cultural competency in responding effectively to women and girls affected by multiple forms of violence
- Explore the role of provision of community-based services in improving access to appropriate support and protection services for migrant women
- Facilitate networking with colleagues from other sectors and to enable holistic support for migrant women and girls affected by violence
Who should attend?:
- NHS and other health care professionals
- Legal Practitioners
- Community organisations
- Education professionals
- Social Workers
What is expected of you?:
- Register to attend a full day session
- Be prepared to network and share good practice
What do I get from this training?:
- Enhanced and shared knowledge on multiple forms of VAWG that affect migrant women and girls, including intimate partner violence, forced marriage, female genital mutilation and human trafficking
- Current Information on support services
- First-hand information from Community Peer
- Advocates on identifying key barriers and support they require
