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Open Training and Seminars

Shine delivers training on domestic abuse to a wide range of audiences. A small number of these trainings are open to the public. Information on these trainings and how to register is listed below.

> Read more about Shine training delivered to a range of organisations from New Zealand midwives to police and community organisations.


From time to time, Shine hosts seminars on topics relating to domestic abuse that are open to the public. These usually feature an expert from Shine, or from another New Zealand or overseas organisation who speaks on a featured topic. These seminars are usually most relevant for professionals in related fields or those studying to enter these professions.

For example, from 2009:

  • Shine hosted a seminar featuring Chief Youth Court Judge Andrew Becroft, speaking about youth offending, and Deborah Mackenzie from Shine, speaking about her research on female domestic abuse offenders.
  • Shine assisted the Hamilton Abuse Intervention Project with hosting the Lundy Bancroft seminar in August 2009, attended by more than 100 professionals. Lundy is a well-known author, workshop leader and consultant on domestic abuse and child maltreatment based in the U.S., with twenty years of experience specializing in interventions for abusive men and their families.
  • Shine assisted the National Network of Stopping Violence Services with hosting the Michael Flood seminar in October 2009. Dr Michael Flood is a researcher, trainer and community educator from Australia. He has a long involvement in community advocacy and education work focused on men’s violence against women, and a research focus on the primary prevention of violence against women.

 


Upcoming Public Trainings

These trainings are generally held at the Shine office: 409 New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland
One and two-day trainings are generally held from 9am - 4pm, with refreshments and lunch provided.
 

Introductory 1 Day Training:
Responding Effectively to Victims of Domestic Violence
Topics covered include:

  • Understanding the dynamics of domestic violence
  • Identifying the effects of domestic violence
  • Understanding the complexities of why women stay
  • Learning how to intervene safely and effectively
  • Clarifying professional boundaries and ethical issues
 
Upcoming training dates:

Wednesday 6 June 2012, 9am – 4pm


> Download 1-day Introductory Training flier for 6 June
> Download Registration Form
 
Spaces limited, book now.
 
2-Day Advanced Training (the Introductory 1 Day Training is a prerequisite)
Domestic Violence: Safety First  (for professionals who work in the areas of social services or criminal justice)
Topics covered include:
  • Barriers to leaving an abusive relationship
  • Theory-based understanding of domestic abuse
  • Understanding the context of domestic abuse
  • Dynamics relating to gender, culture, in gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender domestic abuse
  • Experience of children living with domestic abuse
  • Parenting capacity of perpetrators and victims
  • Children’s resilience
  • Imperatives of intervention
  • Assessing risk to adult and child victims
  • Safety planning with women and children
  • Professional dangerousness
 

Upcoming training dates:

7-8 August 2012, 9am - 4pm both days

 

> Download flier for 2-day Advanced  Training for 7-8 August

> Download Registration Form for 2-day Advanced Training for 7-8 August

 

> Contact Shine with any enquiries about these trainings 

 

Upcoming Public Seminars

There are no seminars currently scheduled.