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Responding to domestic abuse within military communities

Sponsored by the Army Benevolent Fund, this specialist training is for domestic abuse professionals supporting victim-survivors in military communities.

Key course features

Our 'Responding to domestic abuse within military communities' training will enable you to:

  • Understand the structure, culture, and lived experiences of the Army community
  • Identify unique risk factors and vulnerabilities of military victim-survivors
  • Address housing, immigration, and veteran benefit challenges
  • Recognise military-specific perpetrator behaviours and tactics
  • Gain insight into internal Army support systems and inter-agency collaboration
  • Explore intersectional experiences within military contexts, including minoritised groups and LGBT+ individuals.

Course overview

This specialist training course is designed for frontline domestic abuse practitioners – including Idvas/Idaas, Ypvas, Isvas, and DA professionals – working with military serving and veteran communities. It provides in-depth understanding of how military life can affect the dynamics of domestic abuse, shape perpetrator behaviours, and limit access to support for victim-survivors.

 

Drawing on findings from the Military Spotlight Report which will be published before the end of the year – the course explores trauma-informed, multi-agency approaches tailored to military-specific challenges and systems.

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Time commitment

The course is delivered as a focused training session, designed to build on existing domestic abuse knowledge. It will take place over one full day, allowing attendees to engage deeply with the content without a long-term time commitment.

Eligibility

This course is suitable for professionals in frontline domestic abuse roles, including Idvas/Idaas, Ypvas, Isvas, and DA practitioners. While attendees do not need to have completed an accredited Idva course, they should have a foundational knowledge of domestic abuse issues. The training is especially valuable for those working with, or looking to better support, military-connected clients.

Price

Thanks to the generous support of the Army Benevolent Fund, this course is fully funded and free to attend.

How to apply

Applications for the ‘Responding to domestic abuse within military communities’ training course open soon. Please register your interest below and we’ll contact you to advise when future dates are confirmed.

Register your interest today

Accessibility

We welcome learners of all backgrounds and abilities. We encourage you to share with us any details on accessibility and diversity needs so we can ensure the right support is in place. You can also contact the training team if you have any queries via [email protected].

[The abuse] was escalated, and escalated, and escalated through his, like, chain of command, and they did absolutely nothing… He’s not a Trooper or a Lance Corporal, he’s a Sergeant. And his behaviours were really bringing the Army into disrepute, but they never really got a grip of him.

Survivor

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