Training
In this section you’ll find details of the training that’s available for individuals and groups with regard to domestic abuse.
If you know of any other training available please feel free to get in touch.
UK training
The UK charity Women’s Aid offers training to anyone who works with victims of domestic and sexual abuse (and their children).
The training courses are run by highly experienced professionals and will equip you to support survivors more effectively – whilst giving you a much greater insight into the many complex issues involved in tackling domestic and sexual abuse.
The course is suitable for professionals working within the domestic and sexual violence sector and for professionals working in related sectors such as health practitioners, youth workers, teachers, housing officers and the police.
To find out more:
Visit: www.womensaid.org.uk/training
In addition, many local domestic abuse projects throughout the UK offer training to individuals and groups working in the community. To find your nearest project you can search a database of projects via the Women’s Aid website:
Visit: www.womensaid.org.uk/groups
Currently, there are also 12 colleges in the UK offering domestic violence counselling courses. These courses tend to be part-time and of a short duration, so they could be a useful way to boost your knowledge of domestic abuse, whilst equipping you to support victims more effectively.
To find out more about courses in your area:
