Domestic Abuse

Abuse that happens between adults behind closed doors is domestic abuse, whether the adults are partners or members of the same family, and the effects on children caught up in the midst are devastating.

This workshop introduces pupils to the different types of domestic abuse from blatant domestic violence to less obvious forms of abuse involving withholding freedoms, humiliation, isolation, blackmail and coercion.

It arms pupils with the knowledge they need to understand and recognise abuse, keep themselves safe and access support if needed. Sensitive age-appropriate role-plays can help to ground the concept of domestic abuse in a non-threatening environment, while supportive open forum discussions encourage children to talk about their questions and concerns.

testimonials from our schools

I contacted Diversify to be a part of a panel on marginalised LGBT+ identities and intersectionality at the University of Sheffield’s Students Union, and they were absolutely great! It was so easy to organise with them as the communication was great, and the two advocates who came along (Mon and Kir) were brilliant, providing insightful input and lived experiences for the students who attended.

Phob Unsworth - Student Union - The University of Sheffield

A Year 5 pupil declared ‘It was very informative, the use of videos helped me see what can happen to disabled people in society. It also reaffirmed to me that everyone is valued and needs to be valued’.

Another said, ‘I found it very interesting as I have a disability, and it helped me feel supported for the future’.

Year 5 Pupils - St Mary's Catholic Primary school - Bognor Regis

The children loved the Gender Equality Workshop! They engaged well, joined in with the discussions
and were actively thinking about the content and what was being discussed. Sara was a fantastic advocate, the children really enjoyed working with her and she brought energy and enthusiasm which the children reciprocated. Can’t wait for the next wor

Kieran Moore, Year 6 Teacher & PSHE Lead - Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School

I just wanted to formally say thank you from the whole Gordonbrock Team for such a fantastic three days of informative, thought provoking workshops.

Every single child has learnt from you this week! Every single child has benefitted and grown in their understanding of disability from your workshop! Every single child will remember your workshop forever I think. The workshops have inspired not only our children but also the adults as well.

Sophie Long - Gordonbrock Primary School