Gender-Based Violence: Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for anyone who wishes to know more about IPAV, or who is impacted by this area of work, such as police officials or support workers.

It will also be useful to those studying in the fields of health, social care, law, and HR.

White Ribbon Scotland

White Ribbon Scotland do amazing work encouraging men and boys to end violence against women through awareness raising and activism and by encouraging all men and boys to sign the White Ribbon pledge. They are part of a worldwide movement and in Scotland and further afield they work at grassroots level with many local groups.

Donations from this course

We are committed to supporting charities who work in the area of Gender Based Violence. Together with FutureLearn, we will be donating a combined total of 10% of net proceeds of this course, over a three year period, to White Ribbon Scotland. This donation will make a big impact on their ability to continue their work.

What topics will you cover?

Week One – An introduction to gender-based violence, intimate partner violence and abuse (IPVA)

Gender Based Violence

Intimate partner violence and abuse (IPVA)

Myths and misconceptions about IPVA

The typology of IPVA

Coercive control

Gaslighting

The role of technology in IPVA

Week 2 – The origins of Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse

Historical timeline of IPVA

Perpetrators in historical context

Victims in historical context

Intervention in historical context

Week 3 – Recognising IPVA-Hiding in plain sight

Physical signs of IPVA

Behavioural signs of IPVA

Intersectionality and IPVA

Consequences of IPVA

Men as victims of IPVA

Week 4-Responding to IPVA

Taking action-how to support someone experiencing IPVA

Trauma informed care

IPVA in the workplace

IPVA and younger people

Safety planning

Becoming an active bystander

Advocacy and awareness raising

Course reflections