Learning from Research Seminar - Multi-Agency Support for Domestic Abuse Survivors: Addressing Family Needs

This research seminar is open to members of the West Midlands Social Work Teaching Partnership. Please see below our Partner organisations.

This seminar will explore how integrating services for both adult and child victims/survivors in families affected by domestic abuse can significantly improve outcomes for survivors. Drawing from cutting-edge research, we’ll highlight practical, innovative strategies that promote effective collaboration across agencies, helping practitioners better address the complex needs of those impacted by domestic violence.

What You’ll Gain:

• A shared understanding of how multi-agency collaboration enhances service delivery for families affected by domestic abuse.

• Practical examples of successful, research-backed strategies for integrating adult and child-focused services.

• Access to a draft toolkit that supports the implementation of innovative approaches in practice.

• A clear and accessible overview of the research methods to help you apply the findings to your own work.

Who Should Attend? This seminar is ideal for social workers, practitioners, and strategic leads involved in supporting families impacted by domestic abuse—especially those working with both adult and child survivors. It’s designed to provide you with valuable tools and insights that will help strengthen your multi-agency response and improve outcomes for the families you support.

Don’t miss the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and enhance your practice in this critical area.

Facilitator Bio: Ruth McGovern is a Professor of Public Health and Social Care at Newcastle University, the Co-Director of the Applied Research Collaboration in the Northeast and North Cumbria and the Children’s Social Care Lead for the Social Care Research Specialist Centre. She has a professional background in social work. Ruth leads a large programme of work developing and evaluating interventions for disadvantaged children and families, with a focus upon parental substance use, mental health, domestic violence, child poverty and care proceedings/care experience.

Deadline to register: Monday 12th of May

Partner organisations:

Birmingham Children's Trust

Birmingham City Council

Birmingham City University

Cheshire East Council

City of Stoke-on-Trent Council

City of Wolverhampton Council

Coventry City Council

Coventry University

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Keele University

Sandwell Children's Trust

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Shropshire Council

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Staffordshire County Council

Staffordshire University

Telford & Wrekin Council

University of Birmingham

University of Warwick

University of Wolverhampton

University of Worcester

Walsall Council

Warwickshire County Council

Worcestershire County Council