Dundalk Credit Union and FASN support Fiona in new course

The Family Addiction Support Network (FASN) in conjunction with Dundalk Credit Union says it is delighted to support Fiona Sheelin in her ongoing self-development as a Peer Led Family Support Facilitator.

Fiona has recently been accepted into the Certificate in Fundamentals of Understanding and Responding to Domestic Abuse NFQ Level 8 DKIT. Fiona’s learning will be a huge benefit to the local community and FASN as an organisation.

Dundalk Credit Union says it is very proud to sponsor this training for Fiona as it is an accredited program and the first of its kind to be developed in Ireland.

It was developed in collaboration with key individuals from a range of stakeholder groups including, Women’s Aid, Dundalk; Drogheda Women’s & Children Refuge Centre; Probation Service; Department of Social Work; Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda; Department of Midwifery, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. In addition to the stakeholder groups represented on the course development team, guidance was also sought from An Garda Síochána.

Domestic abuse occurs in every culture, country, and age group affecting individuals from all socioeconomic, educational, and religious backgrounds.

Despite this, many who encounter it in the course of their work struggle to know how to respond. Domestic abuse can include physical, sexual, and psychological control by one partner over another.

This course aims to support learners in the development of an appropriate level of knowledge, skill, and understanding to enable them to appropriately recognise and respond to domestic abuse.

If you are affected by domestic violence or a loved one’s substance misuse, please contact: TEL: FASN 042 935 5251 Email: [email protected] - TEL: Women’s Aid Helpline 042 933 3234