TRAIN IMPROVE REDUCE PROJECT EVALUATION Jo Lucas Fibonacci Associates UK

After having followed many courses (on social subjects) for the first time teachers (from CAW) who had no prejudice toward police

Since the training I consider my own feelings I can put myself better in the victims situation I approach the repetitive cases with new understanding More comprehension for the behaviour of those involved Better understanding of victim regarding the recurring question WHY the victims always go back? Some quotes from the feedback

Listening more to the unsaid The manner in which I view the victim and the perpetrator – the cycle of More quotes

Women who are victims Their children Police and other front line professionals Mental health impact

Interest in the topic Increased sensitivity Multidisciplinary training Knowledge and skills Interest in burn out prevention In knowing about impact in other countries Response from police

Mental health consequences Difficulties in working with this group Taboo Knowledge and Skills Collaboration/interdisciplinary working Vulnerable groups of women Themes arising;

Perpetrators Women perpetrators Perpetrators

Evaluation outcomes  Importance of prevention  Impact on children  Focus on prosecution  Links to social exclusion  Work with perpetrators raises concerns  Poor resources for women and children from vulnerable groups

Suggestions for future work  Taboo  Interdisciplinary work.  Impact on children  Good practice in promoting mental well being with children.  MHE membership role in mental health awareness training nationally  Disseminating good practice around combating stigma