Mary's Story is a new performance developed because of a demand from course participants. It follows on from Paul's Story and focuses exclusively on domestic violence issues.

It is not necessary for course participants to have seen Paul's Story. Mary's Story is designed as a stand alone course.

Practical workshops form part of the training event. Course participants are not required to perform role play. They will help and advise on ways to overcome difficulties.

Course participants will increase their knowledge and awareness of: how domestic violence impacts on families and young people the woman's experiences and emotions as a victim what makes an effective/realistic programme of work how to work effectively with the family important aspects of working with a perpetrator fears for the family and the worker the effects witnessing domestic violence can have on a young person

 

The day will be divided into three sections focusing on working with: the victim - the family - the perpetrator These sections will explore the myths surrounding domestic violence the effects on the family coping strategies adopted by families in these situations

 

One day fee (per participant including lunch and refreshments):

£ 135.00

 

£95.00

(Concessions rate - charities, voluntary organisations, students)

 

Mary's Story was created in consultation with workers from Bexley Women's Aid, Gloucestershire Domestic Violence Support and Advocacy Project, Probation Service and other agencies concerned with domestic violence. It is written by John Bassett, who has trained professionals in the U.K. and abroad, on the subject of young people who sexually abuse, and is based on case studies and current research.

 

We will be running Mary's Story in the following regions:

Bristol	Tuesday 15th January 2008 Click here for further details
Liverpool	Tuesday 22nd April 2008 Click here for further details
Cambridge	Tuesday 20th May 2008 Click here for further details

 

  If you would like to see comments and feedback from all the people who have attended Mary's Story then please click here.

"An excellent, innovative and creative style of training." Social Worker - Brighton & Hove Youth Offending Team

 Family Portrait: Paul's Story is designed to be a multi-agency training event and is available to Safeguarding Children's Boards, Domestic Violence Fora and other organisations.