SafeLives post with text that reads "Why this training? This course is designed to address that issue. It’s made up of Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (Isva) content".

SafeLives post with text that reads "Why this training? Developed alongside our fellow experts at Ynys Saff Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Cardiff and approved by the Home Office".

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Suitable for #Idvas, #Ypvas, DA practitioners and service managers carrying (or about to start carrying) active caseloads. Or non-domestic-abuse professionals who want to gain CPD experience in this specialist area.

🔹 4 days
🔹 Online
🔹 Super-subsidised places available.

SafeLives post with text that reads "Why is training vital? The abuse young people experience is very different to that experienced by adults. But is no less severe".

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Suitable for #IDVAS, #DomesticAbuse practitioners and service managers carrying (or about to start carrying) active caseloads. Or non-domestic-abuse professionals who want to gain CPD experience in this specialist area.

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This event will provide #Idvas, specialist Idvas, and the #DomesticAbuse frontline working in England and Wales with tangible, actionable insights that can be applied to their roles and services.

Our expert guest speakers will be diving into important topics, including...

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🏆 Our free-course prize draw closes soon!

Calling #Idvas, #Idaas, by-and-for specialists, and frontline #DomesticAbuse professionals!

SafeLives post with text that reads "Why this training? This course is designed to address that issue. It’s made up of Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (Isva) content".

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Suitable for #Idvas, #Ypvas, #DomesticAbuse practitioners and service managers carrying (or about to start carrying) active caseloads. Or non-domestic-abuse professionals who want to gain CPD experience in this specialist area.

SafeLives 16 Days Post with image of woman with her head in her hands and text that reads "the pressure to deliver is relentless leading to burnout and a high turnover of staff (Independent domestic violence advisor, Idva)".

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🧠 Burnout is defined as mental exhaustion, detachment and reduced effectiveness, arising from poor management of chronic workplace stress.

#Idvas / #Idaas tell us that burnout and the threat of burnout is endemic.

#16Days #NoExcuse #VAWG #InvestInIdvas

SafeLives 16 Days Post with image of young girl talking to an older woman and text that reads "the volume of victims compared to the number of Idvas is incredibly dangerous when thinking of risk management (Independent domestic violence advisor, Idva)".

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🗣️ If we want to halve #VAWG in the next decade, we need to invest more in the work of our #Idvas, #Idaas and by-and-for specialists. And we need to support their wellbeing while they do it.

#16Days #NoExcuse #InvestInIdvas #DomesticAbuse

SafeLives 16 Days Post with text that reads "there is only 66% of the minimum required number of FTE Idvas in England and Wales to meet the needs of victims and survivors (SafeLives (2021) Practitioner Survey)".

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📢 With #DomesticAbuse crimes and high-risk cases on the rise, our latest projections show that we need an additional 300 #Idvas in position by March 2026. At least.

SafeLives 16 Days Post with text that reads "83% of respondents said there are not enough Idvas or equivalent roles on the frontline (SafeLives (2021) Practitioner Survey)".

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83% of #DomesticAbuse professionals we surveyed this month said there are not enough #Idvas or equivalent roles on the frontline.

#16Days #NoExcuse #VAWG #EndVAWG

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💰 Lack of funding is harming the work #Idvas / #Idaas are able to perform, and the ability to keep up with demand.

But so too is the process of applying for funding itself.

#16Days #NoExcuse #VAWG #EndVAWG #DomesticAbuse #DomesticViolence #InvestInIdvas

SafeLives 16 Days Post with image of women smiling and text that reads "my first contact with the Idva was earth- shattering... I couldn't believe how much she understood my situation (Domestic Abuse Survivor)".

⛔ #DomesticAbuse ends with an #Idvas intervention ⛔

That’s why we must #InvestInIdvas

Because to #InvestInIdvas is to #Invest2EndAbuse. Learn more about our Invest2End campaign here ⬇️
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#16Days #NoExcuse #VAWG #EndVAWG

SafeLives 16 Days Post with text that reads "when my ‘secret’ came out, and my daughters’ school called Children’s Services, I was advised to call a number to get help. I did not want to, but I also knew I had no choice as I could no longer keep my life a secret (SafeLives Pioneer)".

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🩷 #Idvas / #Idaas are a lifeline to victims/survivors of #DomesticAbuse.

#16Days #NoExcuse #VAWG #InvestInIdvas

SafeLives 16 Days Post with text that reads "who are they? Graphic of coins with text that reads "39 will be unemployed". Graphic of person in a wheelchair with text that reads "19 will have a disability". Graphic of mother and child with text that reads "59 will have children". Graphic of signal symbol with text that reads "46 have been exposed to domestic abuse before".

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We know from working closely with victims and survivors of #DomesticAbuse that #Idvas, #Idaas and specialist support workers are held in huge esteem, enabling survivors to find safety, recover and thrive.

SafeLives 16 Days Post with text that reads "42% of frontline professionals surveyed have experienced domestic abuse".

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🩷 Many #Idvas / #Idaas have personal experience of #DomesticAbuse, giving them a particular drive to support victims and survivors on their journey to safety and recovery. And that's why we strive to give them the support they need.

#16Days #NoExcuse #VAWG #EndVAWG #InvestInIdvas

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📢 Health-based #Idvas / #Idaas play a vital role in supporting victims and survivors of #DomesticAbuse on their journey to safety and recovery.

#16Days #NoExcuse #VAWG #EndVAWG #InvestInIdvas #HealthCare #NHS

SafeLives 16 Days Post with image of women smiling and text that reads "What motivates me is knowing that I have the opportunity to make a positive impact in someone's life during their darkest moments (Independent domestic violence advisor (Idva) Manager / ISAC and DHR Panel member)".

SafeLives 16 Days Post with text that reads "I am passionate about advocating for survivors of domestic violence and providing them with the support they need to heal and thrive (Idva) Manager / ISAC and DHR Panel member)".

📢 We strive to give #Frontline workers in the #DomesticAbuse sector the support they need. That’s why we conducted a survey to hear from them directly.

We’ve had more than 100 responses from #Idvas / #Idaas and other frontline professionals, and over #16Days we’ll be sharing their voices.

Home Secretary to announce major policing reforms A new Home Office unit to monitor performance of police forces will be announced by the Home Secretary this week

Pleased to see this.
To truly gain the trust of every survivor, the Government must deepen partnerships with specialist victim services, including community-based #Idvas and ‘by and for’ services.
Let's ensure no survivor is left behind.
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How do you practice self-care? #vicarioustrauma #domesticviolence #SocialWorkers #counsellors #IDVAs #supervision #peersupport