– Functional English skills delivered by bi-lingual qualified tutors and support workers. Basic pre-entry qualifications leading onto entry 1, 2 and 3
– Mum’s English confidence in speaking and listening class online, for all levels
– Pattern making
– Sewing
– Cutting and designing
– Basic digital skills
– Improve confidence
– Help with employment skills
– Budgeting
– Weight management
– Healthy foods
– Different cultural Cooking
– Vegetarian/Vegan Foods
– Honour-Based Abuse
– Domestic Abuse
– Cultural Competency
– Students
– School staff
Different cultures may have beliefs, traditions, and power dynamics that affect the prevalence and response to domestic abuse. Community expectations can influence the dynamics of abuse and survivors’ experiences, stigmatise divorce, discourage reporting abuse outside the family, or prioritise preserving the family unit over the safety and well-being of individuals.
Barriers for survivors when seeking help or leaving abusive relationships.
Language barriers, lack of cultural competency among service providers, and fear of cultural or community backlash may discourage survivors from reaching out for support.
Concerns about honour, shame, or reputation within the community can prevent survivors from disclosing abuse or seeking assistance.
Encourage service providers, professionals, and organisations to undergo cultural competency training to better understand and respond to the unique needs of different cultural communities.
Cultural competency training helps ensure that services are inclusive, respectful, and sensitive to the cultural considerations and dynamics related to domestic abusee Cultural considerations are essential in addressing domestic abuse. It is important to provide support and resources that are respectful, inclusive, and sensitive to the diverse needs and experiences of different communities.