We now need the right climate in the workplace for survivors to talk openly and with full confidence so that their employer can provide appropriate support.

The imprisonment of a family member can have significant and long-lasting emotional and practical consequences for those who remain on the outside. Stigma and isolation often ensures these families remain hidden from statutory services, and withdrawn from community support, increasing their vulnerability. Increasing awareness is vital to ensuring these families receive the support they need to overcome the potential impact on their mental health, financial stability and social wellbeing.

So having been on this training I highly rate it and recommend. I worked for a short time for a solicitors - attending both magistrates and crown courts on their behalf. As someone who attended court and relayed info between family members, I've seen first-hand the immediate effects a sentence. This training provided increased awareness of the facts and emotions for those involved. The stats are concerning. I cannot believe in this day and age that the state, who administer the sentencing,...

Strengthen your understanding and practice of gender-responsive, trauma-informed interventions when you train with Dr. Stephanie S. Covington at this national conference.