An Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences & Trauma Informed Practice Online Training
We are pleased to inform you that, more online training sessions by the Violence Reduction Network Online Training by Police Crime and Commissioner are now in place. There will be both morning and afternoon sessions on the dates below. Please select the appropriate date and session that is suitable for you:
The Violence Reduction Network (VRN) is pleased to offer free half-day training to partner organisations interested in increasing their understanding of ACE's and developing trauma-informed approaches.
Children who are routinely exposed to situations such as domestic violence, mental ill health, alcohol and other substance misuse problems in their homes experience a negative impact which can last well into adulthood. These chronic stress situations are called Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) and are often associated with poorer outcomes for children in educational attainment, employment, involvement in crime, family breakdown, and a range of health and well-being outcomes. The impact of ACE's can continue throughout adult life. It is important that anyone working with children and adults who have experienced childhood trauma understand about ACE's, how these can affect children and adults across the life-course and the importance of being trauma-informed. This has been proven to have a positive impact on engagement and outcomes for children, adults and the communities in which we live and work.
The training is aimed at practitioners and managers in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland who are working directly with children, young people and adults across different sectors including health, education, early help and social care, youth services, police and other criminal justice agencies and voluntary sector organisations.
At the end of the training, participants would have achieved the following learning outcomes:
- Understand the potential impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and other potentially traumatizing life events across the life course
- Have increased knowledge about why it is important to consider ACES and adopt trauma-informed practice
- Generate ideas about how this knowledge can assist you in your role, team and/or service
The VRN email in case of any queries is vrn@leics.pcc.pnn.gov.uk
Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Police Headquarters, St Johns, Enderby, Leicester LE19 2BX
Telephone: 07814 616123 Twitter: @VR_Network