In the UK, Black and Minoritised Victims and Survivors (BMVS) of Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (DA/SV) who have insecure immigration status face additional challenges when trying to access support. This is also true in Devon where victims may face additional challenges due to the geography and population profile of the county.
These challenges have resulted in decisions to deny support on the bases of immigration status and contributes to an increased risk of abuse and harm. If processes and practices are not understood fully and adhered to by professionals this could lead to legal challenges, reputational damage and accusations of discriminatory practice
Following on from our successful fully funded training program for professionals from the statutory and voluntary sector, The Olive Project is pleased to launch its fully funded one day training program on Immigration as a weapon of abuse: lawful and effective responses.
The training will provide professionals with the knowledge and skills to respond to victims who have insecure immigration status in a lawful and trauma informed manner.
The training will include:
· How can you better support DA victims and survivors with no recourse to public funds who are from black and minoritised groups.
· Raising awareness about the legal duties on supporting victims and survivors with the NRPF condition and insecure immigration status.
· Effective response tools to negative/non-compliant decisions regarding immigration and abuse.
· Challenges faced by Black and Minoritised Victims and Survivors in relation to insecure immigration status and the NRPF condition.
· Challenges faced by Black and Minoritised Victims and Survivors in relation to Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence.
Dates and locations
Devon County Council – Coaver Club: 10am – 4pm
Teas/coffees will be provided.
Unfortunately, lunch will not be provided and suggest you bring a packed lunch or there is the opportunity to purchase food at the Coaver Club or in our Café at Lucombe House, which are both on site.
Visitor Parking is available on site please bring the correct change for parking or you can pay by using the RingGo app – location 30202 and report to reception upon arrival.
Up to 7 hours (4pm) – £7.00 Free after 4pm
12th November – Adult Social Care & Partners
19th November – Children’s social care & Partners
Co Lab – Meeting House – 10am – 4pm
For more information about the location please click the link. Contact — CoLab Exeter:
14th November – Adult Social Care & Partners
20th November – Children Social Care & Partners
To book a place please email lorna.jones@devon.gov.uk