H.O.P.E Training

You have an opportunity to access the following online training sessions, run by H.O.P.E.

• 24^th September (9.30-4.30) – Anti-Racial Practice
• Understand the History of Racism in the UK
• Participants will understand what we mean by Racism, Discrimination and Prejudice
• Participants will learn about what we mean by White privilege,  Bias and White fragility
• Understand how racism impacts survivors of domestic abuse who want to report to services
• Increase self-awareness, self-care and advocacy and discuss where you are in your own Anti Racist Practice journey

• 7^th October (9.30-12.30) – Cultural Competency and Intersectionality
• Participants will be able to accurately define and explain the concept of intersectionality
• Participants will understand the importance or cultural competence in work practices
• Participants will analyse and acknowledge how multiple dimensions of diversity intersect and
• interact leading to unique and multifaceted identities and experiences.
• Participants will learn to integrate intersectional perspectives into their decision-making processes and practices, enabling them to consider the diverse needs and experiences of various individuals and communities impacted by domestic abuse

• 26^th November (9.30-4.30) – Honour Based Abuse

• To explore what is meant by the terms So called honour-based abuse’ (SCHBA)
• To raise awareness of how SCHBA impacts survivors of abuse and how risk assessments and safety planning can be used effectively.
• To examine current legislation , protection orders and how we hold SCHBA Perpetrators to account
• To gain an understanding of trauma of SCHBA on survivors and how to use our cultural competency.
• To inform participants of appropriate referral pathways and help available locally and nationally
• To engage with a survivor of HBA

Please share details of this training to colleagues in your service area at this time. To book a place, please provide details of a nominated person(s) and which subject they would like to attend to Jo Sykes (Joanna.Sykes@cornwall.gov.uk) before Friday 13^th September 2024.

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please do not take up a space if you are unsure if you can attend, as this will mean sessions are not full and that a colleague may miss out on this opportunity.