Non-Award
Family violence intervention is a large and growing sector, responding to a very considerable public health issue that's increasingly the target of current government policy.
If you're working in health, social work or related fields, this micro-credential provides an excellent opportunity for professional development. Areas covered include: the nature and prevalence of family violence including mediating factors; the context of family violence (historical influences and current issues); responses and intervention strategies; quality and effectiveness of intervention practice; applying theory to practice settings; social sustainability; and assessment of vulnerability. A whanau-centric approach is also central, and explores connecting Maori aspirations to whanau safety, supporting and empowering whanau, and kaupapa-centric response strategies.
The knowledge and skills you'll gain will enable you to undertake a reliable and fair-minded assessment of service-related safety needs in family violence case scenarios.
Most of your study will be online, but you'll also attend two, full-day, on-site wananga.
Please note: to study this micro-credential, you must be employed or volunteering in a relevant role.
Workforce capability and capacity in this sector is a well-documented target and is a growing focus of government policy. Opportunities exist within specific family violence prevention service agencies, along with more general family, community and government services across child protection, corrections, police, allied health and justice.