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15 September 2015 09:30 ~ Domestic Abuse and BME Women, Children & Young People – Shakti Women’s Aid – Edinburgh + 16 September 2015

Shakti Women’s Aid provides support, information and advocacy for black/minority ethnic (BME) women, children & young people affected by domestic abuse, and training &   consultation for statutory, voluntary & community partners in Edinburgh and across Scotland.

Our training runs over a day & a half, and is open to all statutory, & voluntary staff, community workers and interested individuals.

Day 1: 9.30am – 4.30 pm
Day 2: 9.30am – 12.30pm

Training overview:
* The definitions of domestic abuse in Scotland
* How domestic abuse affects women and their families from Black / Minority Ethnic (BME) communities
* 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
* Forced marriage and connected issues
* Immigration issues such as women with ‘No Recourse to Public Funds’ status
* Structures and policies existing in Scotland & UK

Lunch is not provided; more course information is available on our website: www.shaktiedinburgh.co.uk

If you have any queries regarding the course please call 0131 4752399 or email: info@shaktiedinburgh.co.uk

Cost: £35 per delegate (*)

Norton Park Conference Centre
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh EH7 5QY

http://www.shaktiedinburgh.co.uk
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(*) Book online at http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/domestic-abuse-and-bme-women-children-young-people-registration-17600845603

August 6, 2015