Event

Shakti Women’s Aid: Domestic Abuse and BME Women, Children, and Young People

12,13 March 2020, 09.30

Norton Park Conference Centre

Awareness-raising training (1.5 days) for any practitioner or interested individual.

12th (9:30am – 4:30pm) & 13th (9:30am -12:30pm) March 2020.

Training includes:

  • How domestic abuse affects BME children and young people
  • The varying understanding of the concept of ‘Honour’ and how this impacts on BME community members experiencing domestic abuse
  • Harmful practices-Forced marriage & FGM
  • Immigration issues such as women with ‘No Recourse to Public Funds’ status
  • Structures and policies existing in Scotland and the UK

Booking through Eventbrite link only. Free to book; attendance cost is £35, to be paid by invoice in advance. Your invoice will be sent to the email address used for booking.

We are unable to provide lunch, however we are located handily close to several shops, cafes, and supermarkets.

Do get in touch if you have access or other requirements we should be aware of. More information on the venue here: https://www.nortonpark.org/conference-centre/