This training is an introduction to the links between suicide and domestic abuse

(For those who live in our community or work in, Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire & Milton Keynes)

Around 6,000 people die by suicide each year in the UK including victims of domestic abuse.

1 in 5 will experience suicidal thoughts at some point in their life.

 

By attending you will:-

  • Be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of someone who maybe having suicidal thoughts specifically linking to victims of domestic abuse and the risk to their perpetrators.
  • Identify tools and techniques to support a person in crisis, including stayalive app.
  • Identify how to respond to a person disclosing domestic abuse.
  • Recognise the challenges of leaving an abusive relationship.
  • Statistics on suicide and domestic abuse.
  • Identify how to communicate with a person with suicidal thoughts which is linked to domestic abuse.
  • Awareness of safety planning and signposting and the importance of early professional help.

 

Spaces are limited and must be pre-booked – Please select your chosen date, time, and location

Date

Time 

Platform

Thursday 16th January 2025

10.00am-12.30pm

TEAMS

Monday 27th January 2025

12.30pm-3.00pm

TEAMS

Monday 3rd February 2025

2.00pm – 4.30pm

TEAMS

Monday 24th February 2025

10.00am-12.30pm

TEAMS

Tuesday 18th March 2025

2.00pm-4.30pm

TEAMS

Tuesday 25th March 2025

9.30am-12.00pm

TEAMS

 

To book your place use the link below:

  Links between suicide & domestic abuse (office365.com)

You can manage your booking through our automated booking service, ensure you click on the correct date and time the joining link will be sent directly to you after booking.

For further support email: [email protected]