Feedback from Kent facilitator training Clare Walker Cathy Press

• Cathy & Clare were excellent trainers and both highly knowledgeable

  and experienced in domestic abuse. They gave numerous examples of

  ‘real life’ situations of domestic abuse which were very powerful. The

  activities and exercises too were equally powerful.

  Christina Brown, NSDAS

  Interesting, informative, entertaining facilitators made the course

  relaxed. It was a good pace.

  Alex Salmon, Home Start

  Fantastic! Really good for identifying the different personas of a

  dominator and what these involve. I feel more confident about

  delivering the Freedom Programme to women in our area.

  Becki Smith, Earlham Early Yrs Centre

  I would recommend anyone to come on this training, especially if your

  job was working with vulnerable adults. I would say it can touch your

  heart, but well worth doing.

  Julie Taylor, Community Outreach Officer, Rochester

  Very informative. A great course to attend. Eye opening.

  Dawn Foley, Saxon Way CC, Gillingham

  Training set at a good pace, clear and very interesting. Challenging and

  pushing me out of my comfort zone. Trainer was approachable,

  professional and animated which kept us all going.

  Debbie Klucznic, Hand in Hand CC, Gillingham

  The course is empowering, giving practitioners the tools to enable

  mothers who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse. It

  helps to identify the different aspects of the dominator, their tactics and

  beliefs which is a different approach to look at perpetrators of domestic

  abuse.

  Asibi Charles, Family Support Worker, Greenwich

  Course is useful, eye-opening, shocking, sad, vital – confidence

  boosting – fun!

  Julie Sawford, FSP, Rayleigh

  Great training. Thank you.

  Kate Lawrence, Chief Executive, Home Start, East Sussex

  Intense, emotional – everyone should do the training working in

  professional or non-professional fields who work with families/children.

  Would definitely recommend to work mates/friends.

  Emma Pattman, East Kent Rape Line
• Great training. Has opened my eyes. Have recommended to two friends

  already!

  Tracy Hyham, Castle Hill Primary Sch: Folkestone

  Valuable learning, very well structured, empowering for ongoing

  representation of the programme.

  Cassandra Rose, Benenden Primary Sch

  Very full on, engaging, interactive, informative & educational. Makes

  me think about my own strengths, weaknesses, excuses etc. Can’t wait

  to get going!!

  Jan Baugh, FSW, Rayleigh

  The training was extremely well delivered, working through the

  personas and so preparing us facilitators to deliver it – this is definitely

  needed as when new to Freedom Programme the various personas of

  the dominator can blur a little.

  Sarah Jarvis, Co-ordinator, Home Start, East Sussex

  Has deepened my knowledge about domestic abuse and will be

  invaluable in my work with families who have complex needs.

  Mel Kirk, CC Manager, Gillingham

  Excellent training. Very informative.

  Nicola Davies, Home Start, Greenwich

  Excellent 3 day intensive training, which was powerful and encouraging

  that there is support for victims of DA.

  Amanda Stent, Wharf CC

  Learning the content of the Freedom Programme is invaluable on both

  a personal and professional level. I would encourage and recommend

  anyone and everyone to get themselves educated about the profile of

  ‘The Dominator’.

  Claire Boyle, Therapist, East Sussex

  Intense, candid, no nonsense approach to understanding and using

  information related to domestic abuse. Delivered in a friendly, patient

  and straightforward way.

  Sara Hammond Manager, ISW Company

  Excellent training and I would recommend the training.

  Andrea Baker, Nursery Manager, Hythe

  Programme is really good at explaining the different elements of

  recognizing an abuser. Really easy to follow and very interesting!

  Michelle Earls, FSP, Mulberry Park CC, London
• Amazing training - giving me tools and guidance in how to support

  women. Giving me a better understanding of the subject. What women

  need to be aware of and encouraging me to reflect on my own practice.

  Karen Harper, CCC Manager, Rochester

  Informative, thought provoking & inspiring three days. Enthusiastic,

  supportive and inspiring trainers. I feel ready to deliver!

  Sarah Powley, Snr: Advisor, Children’s Centres, Chatham

  A very important training for all.

  Esther Alagiki, Choices DA Service, Dartford

  Yes. Yes. Yes.

  Jo Smith-Miles, Family Group Facilitator, Home Start, Greenwich

  Very informative – delivers a good understanding of how the

  perpetrator operates and how the victim is affected. Facilitator had a

  very good style and delivers the course in an understanding way.

  Cheryl Gamble, Community Outreach Officer, Stroo