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Recognise, Respond, Refer: An Integrated Health Response to Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence and Child Sexual Abuse Part 1
Recognise, Respond, Refer: An Integrated Health Response to Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence and Child Sexual Abuse Part 1
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Educational Activities (EA)
30.0
Reviewing Performance (RP)
Measuring Outcomes (MO)
30.0
Brief Overview
This foundational training outlines the role of General Practice in contributing to family safety within broader service system responses to Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence and Child Sexual Abuse, identify their nature and health impacts, and describe the communication skills to effectively recognise, respond and refer, in cases of people experiencing domestic violence, sexual violence and child sexual abuse. It can be delivered in 2 sessions.
Program Details

Gain knowledge of FDSV and CSA as core health issues, including prevalence, health impacts, and clinical presentations.  

Improve clinical and communication skills in engaging with victim-survivors, including trauma-informed language, safety planning, and disclosure management.  

Strengthen attitudes toward collaborative care, recognising the value of integrated pathways and partnerships with specialist services.  

Develop reflective practice habits to continually assess and improve their own approach to FDSV and CSA in the clinical setting.  

Reflect on patient feedback and experiences to guide practice.  

Share learnings in peer discussion to normalise collaborative approaches.  

Consult with specialist services to strengthen decision-making and support integrated care.  

Apply self-reflection tools for ongoing improvement.  

Program Outcome

The historic significant disconnect between the primary health system and the domestic, family and sexual violence sector has meant that primary care experience significant knowledge and practice gaps when it comes to responding to DFSV and CSA in primary care. Practice staff and health care providers often report low confidence in responding to and managing disclosures, identifying warning signs and referring their patients to specialists' services. The purpose of our program and training to address these gaps in knowledge and practice in order to support primary health to better respond to DFSV and CSA.

•Outlining the role of General Practice in contributing
to family safety within broader service system responses to Domestic Violence,
Sexual Violence and Child Sexual Abuse  

•Identifying
the nature and health impacts of Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence and Child
Sexual Abuse as significant medical conditions and the impacts to health and
wellness.   

In our trainings we use a number of interactive and engaging methods to support participants in achieving the learning outcomes including evidence informed presentations from experienced specialist practitioners, case studies, small group discussions and reflective activities, and resources and tools that medical staff can apply when working with patients.

Participant evaluations are collected at the end of each training. The evaluations are designed to measure outcomes including confidence in recognising signs, know how and what to ask and knowledge and confidence in referring patients to their Local Link program. Our data is uploaded to the RACGP and we report quarterly to the BSPHN. Feedback is also used to refine and update our training.
Core Medical Practice Values

Our training considers and discusses the unique barriers presents for diverse populations in relation to their experience of DFSV and CSA.

Our training explores the impact DFSV and CSA has on victim survivors' ability to engage equitability in health care.

Our training supports primary health staff and practitioners on how they can engage with victim survivors of DFSV and CSA within their scope of practice.

Our program discusses legislation relevant to the intersection of the primary health care system and DFSV and CSA such as mandatory reporting for child sexual abuse, information sharing regarding domestic and family violence, and supports primary health in decision making within the scope of their practice and legal requirements.
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Delivery Method & Format
0 Hours total Duration
In Person
Interactive Learning: Workshop, Case-based Discussion (focuses on active participation and applying knowledge)
CPD Home (Accreditor)
RACGP - Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Suited for
Practice Managers, Practice Nurses, Practitioners
(02) 9954 4578

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