Indicators of Harm Course
Risk Escalation Training
At Healthy Relationships Awareness Centre, our Indicators of Harm course gives professionals the skills and confidence to recognise risk escalation in domestic abuse cases. Understanding the warning signs of growing harm is vital for early intervention and prevention of harm or homicide. With our specialist training learn how to identify, assess and respond effectively to those at risk.
What Is This Course About?
Understanding Risk Escalation
Risk escalation describes how the severity or pattern of abuse may worsen, leading to heightened risk for victims and children. Over time, incidents may become more frequent, intrusive or threatening. Detecting these changes allows for faster, safer intervention before further harm occurs.
Identifying the Indicators of Harm
Our training explores the complex signs professionals might encounter. These indicators can be:
- Physical: Unexplained injuries, bruising, or medical issues.
- Emotional: Witnessing increased anxiety, constant fear, or withdrawal from family and friends.
- Behavioural: Noticing aggression, substance misuse, changes in school or work performance.
- Situational: Presence of weapons, stalking, or explicit threats.
We help participants connect the dots, recognising patterns and understanding risk within the wider context.
Building Effective Responses
The course doesn't stop at identification. Healthy Relationships Awareness Centre equips learners to act to safeguard those at risk. We cover risk assessing, safety planning, multi-agency working, victim advocacy and perpetrator disruption. We also address barriers that victims may face when seeking help, and how to improve accessibility for vulnerable victims.
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Why Choose Healthy Relationships Awareness Centre?
Highly Experienced Team
With almost thirty years in frontline services, we understand domestic abuse, it's impacts and how to support families and colleagues.
Specialist Focus
Our specialist team understand both dynamic and static risk, how changing risk fits into the bigger picture and how to advocate when risk is changing.
Expert Advocacy
With extensive experience, our team with support you to understand how to advocate in the landscape of changing risk and consider perpetrator disruption as part of safeguarding victims.
Comprehensive Support
Healthy Relationships Awareness Centre supports you throughout the training, with resources, guidance and tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is meant by risk escalation in domestic?
Risk escalation refers to the process where abuse becomes more severe or frequent over time, increasing danger for victims and children. Recognising these changes is vital for timely intervention, a key focus of our Indicators of Harm course.
Who should attend the Indicators of Harm training?
This training is designed for professionals working with families, frontline workers, managers, local authorities, and anyone involved in safeguarding or responding to domestic abuse.
What are the main indicators of harm explored in the course?
The course covers physical signs (injuries), emotional indicators (anxiety, fear), behavioural changes (aggression), and situational risk factors (weapons, threats). We also explore static and dynamic risk factors.
Does the training cover how to respond when risk increases?
Yes, our risk escalation training includes best practice on responding to rising risks, safeguarding and accessing specialist support.
Will participants learn about using risk assessment tools?
Absolutely. The course introduces effective domestic abuse risk assessment tools and strategies for recognising and managing escalating situations.
Is this training suitable for both frontline workers and managers?
Yes, the Indicators of Harm course is tailored for a broad audience, including frontline professionals and managerial staff, ensuring everyone can support effective intervention and safeguarding.
Take the Next Step: Safeguard with Confidence
If you're ready to strengthen your safeguarding response and deepen your understanding of risk escalation, our Indicators of Harm course is for you.
We offer training for local authorities, professionals and community teams.Start a conversation with us today, email contact@healthyrelationshipsac.co.uk or call 07769 268340 for healthy relationship support.
