2025 Agenda

Community Care Live

If we aren't talking about coercive control, we aren't talking about domestic abuse

08 Oct 2025

14:00 - 15:00

Community Care Inform Theatre

Children and Families

This session will bring to life the reality of domestic abuse and involvement with social services from the perspective of a domestic abuse survivor. It will cover the language to use and how important it is to see a victim and not a bad parent.

Attend this session to:

Better understand coercive control and its impact
Find out more about the support needs of families affected by domestic abuse
Enhance your practice when working with victims and survivors

Speakers

Samantha Billingham, Advocate for Survivors of Domestic Abuse - Stronger Beginnings

The event was exceptionally well-organised, with a clear structure that made it easy to follow. The sessions were insightful, offering valuable perspectives and practical knowledge that I can apply in my professional role.
The day was powerful, with a positive impact on my learning and practice.
It was just what I needed, a chance to network, reflect and learn with colleagues from across the profession
Great variety of learning available both in presentations, theatre and guided conversations all relevant to my own working experience.
My experience was incredibly positive and far exceeded my expectations. I found myself enjoying the event much more than I anticipated.”
A great chance to share the joy of social work with new and familiar colleagues
It opened my mind to the different career paths and also the diverse ways in using the strengths approach in Social Work
Very glad I have finally had the opportunity to attend such an insightful day.

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2025 Agenda

If we aren't talking about coercive control, we aren't talking about domestic abuse

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