BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.6//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-1602@devonscp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260907T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261119T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T081205Z URL:https://www.devonscp.org.uk/events/anti-oppressive-practice-training-d evon/ SUMMARY:Anti – oppressive practice training - Devon DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to offer you the opportunity to attend this tra ining\, funded and delivered by our colleagues at the Olive Project.\n\nCo urse:          Anti-oppressive practice training\n\nVenue:             The Exeter Community Centre\, 17 St Davids Hill\, Exeter\ , EX4 3RG\n\nTime:             10am – 4pm\n\nDates:             Monday 7th September\, Monday 5th October 2026\, Thursday 19t h November 2026\n\nCost:               No charge to attend / fully funded by the Olive Project\n\nPlease note:  participants are requi red to attend all three days of the training\n\nThis course\, which is thr ee days of in‑person training in Devon\, is open to professionals across the statutory\, voluntary and private sectors. It provides a valuable opp ortunity to come together\, reflect\, and strengthen our practice in a sup portive\, engaging space.  The sessions will explore how racism and oppre ssion shape the lived experiences of Black and minoritised victims and sur vivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. It shines a light on the rea lities behind the statistics and challenges us to think differently about our roles as practitioners.\n\nWe know that Black and minoritised victims and survivors are:\n\n More likely to remain in abusive situations for lo nger\n At greater risk of domestic homicide\n More likely to experience multiple perpetrators\n\n \;\n\nAt the same time\, they are:\n\n Less likely to be referred for support\n Less likely to have cases progress t o the CPS\n Less likely to be referred to MARAC\n More likely to experie nce discriminatory responses from services\n\n \;\n\nWho is this cours e for?  It’s suitable for professionals working with children\, young p eople\, and families across Devon\, including those in the:\n\n Statutory sector (e.g. social care\, health\, police\, education)\n Voluntary and community sector\n Private sector services supporting families\n\n \; \n\nIt is particularly relevant for practitioners who:\n\n Work with or s upport victims and survivors of domestic abuse or sexual violence\n Want to strengthen their understanding of the impact of racism and oppression\n Are looking to develop more culturally responsive and inclusive practice \n\n \;\n\nLearning outcomes\n\n Deepen your understanding of how rac ism and oppression impact victims and survivors\n Recognise inequalities in access to support and outcomes\n Build confidence in responding to dom estic abuse and sexual violence in diverse communities\n Reflect on your practice and challenge bias\n Strengthen culturally responsive approaches \n Take practical steps to improve support and outcomes\n\n \;\n\nWhe ther you’re experienced or newer to this area\, the training offers valu able insights and practical learning to support your role.\n\n \;\n\nT o book your place\, or if you have any questions\, email marina@theolivepr oject.uk\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260329T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261025T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR