Practice Pointer: Responding to domestic abuse in children's social care
Practice Pointer: Responding to domestic abuse in children's social care
Delivered online using Teams
12:00 - 13:00 Wednesday, 6 January 2027
This Practice Pointer is an introductory session on responding to domestic abuse in children's social care. We summarise the key concepts and highlight insights from the most relevant Research in Practice publications and resources.
The session is part of our rolling programme of engagement activities. Join us for 60 minutes on the first Wednesday of the month to explore key messages on a core topic, reflect on the impact on practice, and discover Research in Practice resources to help you to further engage with the subject.
Learning outcomes
Practice Pointers are introductory sessions designed for anyone who wants to find out more about a core topic, attendees will:
- Learn key messages from research.
- Reflect on implementing these in practice.
- Consider how Research in Practice resources can be used to further engage with the topic.
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We will contact you should places become available.
Audience Types
Practitioners
Residential / care home workers
Social workers
Senior practitioners
Professional Standards
PQS:KSS - Child and family assessment | Purposeful and effective social work
CQC - Safe | Responsive
PCF - Intervention and skills
RCOT - Identify needs
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