Description
This one day workshop will explore the determinants and contexts that underpin the use of violence by adolescents against parents/carers. It will then explore how systemic ways of working with the adolescent, parent/carer and other family members can support positive change and enhanced family trust, respect and safety.Theoretical frameworks that will be covered include:
- Systemic family work
- Trauma informed practice
- Feminist (accountability for the use of violence)
- Nonviolent resistance
- Psycho education
- Skills development
- Participants will have the opportunity to practice key concepts and strategies.
This event will cover:
- Identify the causes which contribute to the use of violence by adolescents against parents/carers, including their own experience of family violence
- Understand the systemic context to adolescent family violence
- Articulate the principles that underpin best practice approaches in promoting family safety, trust and respect
- Learn and practice a model of intervention that is trauma informed, systemic and enhances adolescent accountability.
Trainers
- Jo Howard — The Bouverie Centre
- Aaron Knuckey — The Bouverie Centre
Eligibility criteria
Youth and family services, youth AOD and mental health services
Those working with relevant client group (adolescents who use violence in the home and their parent/carer)
Categories:
Capability 9 - Delivering holistic and collaborative assessment and care planning,
Capability 8 - Working effectively with families, carers and supporters,
Capability 10 - Delivering compassionate care, support and treatment,
Capability 4 - Understanding and responding to trauma
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Lived Experience Workforce,
Medical,
Nursing
Levels:
Introductory,
Intermediate
Lifespans:
Child,
Adolescent,
Youth,
Adult,
Older Persons
09:30 to 16:30 Add to calendar
Brunswick
