Course Description:
This 2 ½ hour (CPD Certified) interactive workshop explores what it means to have a learning disability, why people with learning disabilities may be especially vulnerable to domestic abuse and how we can ensure good support for people with learning disabilities we are working with.
Aims & objectives:
• Understand why people with learning disabilities are especially vulnerable to domestic abuse
• Explore how myths and stereotypes around disability can impact on individuals experiencing domestic abuse
• Using a case study, explore possible consequences of inadequate support for people with learning disabilities experiencing domestic abuse
• Understand good practice in supporting individuals with learning disabilities experiencing abuse
