Who is this course for:

Professionals working for domestic abuse agencies, children's services, health services, schools, housing associations, probation, police, and other agencies from the statutory and voluntary sector.

Course objectives:

• Understand the main cultural differences and explain how they may affect the behaviour of the Polish people living in the UK
• List the main barriers to accessing support and building engagement with agencies
• Name risk factors for victims and children in Polish families affected by domestic abuse
• Understand mental health problems in the Polish community
• Explore effective ways of reaching out to Polish families and engaging with them
• Understand how children learn languages and the importance of using their native language
• Understand the role of interpreters and best practices in working with them

Free Tea and Coffee will be provided.