Training for professionals

Specialist training to assess risk, strengthen safeguarding and respond to complex cases.
Training for professionals

Our professional training programme is designed for people working on the frontline or in safeguarding roles who need the confidence and skills to respond effectively to domestic abuse and stalking. Our current training offer includes;

  • Risk Assessment training – this is a full day accredited session, enabling professionals to recognise risk in domestic abuse cases and use professional judgement to sign post and offer support appropriately keeping safeguarding duties at the forefront. 
  • Suicide 1st Aid Lite/full day – Accredited by NCSPET our practitioners can provide either half or full day packages in recognising warning signs and responding well to those having thoughts of suicide – tackling victim blaming language and understanding both negative and positive factors that may impact a person’s thoughts of suicide. 
  • Domestic Abuse and suicide – a 3hr session drawing information about domestic abuse and its links with suicide – including helping to cope planning, safety and trauma informed responses. 
  • Domestic Abuse awareness Champion – This is a free virtual training package split over 2 x 3.5hr sessions, expanding on the Ambassador package for those who wish to expand their knowledge and confidence in responding well and safely to Domestic Abuse. 
  • Domestic Abuse champion training for professionals in a primary care setting.

Upcoming professional training

Professional Training Enquiry

Please contact training@stopdomesticabuse.uk or complete our enquiry form below to find out more or discuss your training requirements.

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“Really helpful and insightful training in relation to recognising abusive behaviours and how to support and signpost someone disclosing abusive behaviours. I will definitely take the learning from today back to the surgery.”