This course aim is to enable staff to gain an understanding of Adolescent to Parent

Violence (APVA). This course explains what APVA is, different types of behaviours

and the statistics, relevant laws and understand the Polices and Youth Offending

Teams response. The course also looks at the impact of domestic abuse may have

on children and risk factors. There is also information on how to support parents and

adolescent and the link between safeguarding and the importance of making

referrals to social care and working in partnership.

Course Objectives:

• To know what Adolescent to Parent Violence (APVA) is

• To know the research and statistics around APVA

• To understand the Police and Criminal Justice Response to APVA

• To be aware of the vulnerabilities

• To know the impact of domestic abuse and APVA on children

• To be aware of key risk factors and red flags

• To understand home interventions

• To understand support and safety planning

• To be aware of the national helplines and organisations