Make a Change - Recognise, Respond, Refer training for DA professionals

Harbour are expanding their perpetrator services to Newcastle from Monday 11^th March. Make a Change is their free early intervention, for those using harm in their intimate relationships. Please see the attached leaflet for professionals, that provides further information on Make A Change and how to refer. 

Make a Change offers a whole system approach to addressing domestic abuse. The model provides a community-wide, early response – engaging with both perpetrators and survivors at the earliest possible point, to prevent abusive behaviour escalating and causing more harm. In brief, the model is made up of the following three strands:

1. Expert support – 
2. Workforce development – Including a half day ‘Recognise, Respond, Refer’ training course, open to all professionals and organisations in Newcastle. You can sign up for these sessions via Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/make-a-change-newcastle-recognise-respond-and-refer-tickets-840292426267 

Sessions are currently available on the following dates:

• Thursday 21^st March, 1.00 - 4.00 p.m.
• Wednesday 17^th April, 1.00 - 4.00 p.m.
• Tuesday 23^rd April, 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. 

We can also deliver bespoke sessions or shorter briefings to organisations to raise awareness of the services available and work with you to establish referral pathways.  

3. Community outreach - 

See Domestic abuse for more information and leaflet.