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Domestic abuse courses

Comprehensive domestic abuse training, providing professionals with the knowledge, insights, and accreditation to effectively support victim-survivors of domestic and sexual violence and abuse.

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Police Officer Involved Domestic Abuse: What Professionals Need to Recognise When the Perpetrator is a Police Officer

11 November Teams Webinar £35

When domestic abuse is perpetrated by a serving or former police officer, power, control, and risk can be amplified, creating unique barriers for victims seeking safety and support. This masterclass explores the dynamics of Police Perpetrated Domestic Abuse (PPDA), helping professionals recognise its impact, challenge harmful assumptions, and strengthen their response to victim safety.

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Training for domestic abuse professionals

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Domestic abuse training for employers

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Police

Training for police forces across the UK to help officers and staff develop a range of investigative and response skills around domestic abuse, coercive control, and perpetrator tactics.
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Housing

An introductory domestic abuse training course for professionals working in housing and other frontline services who may come into contact with people affected by domestic abuse.
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Social care

An introductory domestic abuse training course for professionals working in social care and other frontline services who may come into contact with people affected by domestic abuse.
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Healthcare

An introductory domestic abuse training course for professionals working in healthcare and other frontline services who may come into contact with adults affected by domestic abuse.
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Education

An introductory domestic abuse training course for professionals working in education and other frontline services who may come into contact with people affected by domestic abuse.
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Family law

Domestic abuse training for legal professionals, helping you take a trauma-informed approach, understand the dynamics of abuse, support survivors effectively, and stay up-to-date with current legislation.
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Professional development and workplace training

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Training for domestic abuse professionals

Accredited domestic abuse training from OCN London, combining essential foundation learning with specialist modules to support confident and informed professional practice.
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Training for employers

Domestic abuse training for employers, staff and managers, helping organisations recognise the signs of domestic abuse in the workplace, and respond safely and effectively.
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Coercive and controlling behaviour

Coercive and controlling behaviour can have a serious and long-lasting impact on victims and survivors. Explore our training courses to better understand how coercive control manifests, and how to respond safely and effectively.
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Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC)

Our MARAC training equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to support effective Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences, enhance victim safeguarding, and strengthen links across wider safeguarding processes.
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Non-fatal strangulation (NFS)

Non-fatal strangulation (NFS) training for professionals, developed in partnership with the Institute for Addressing Strangulation, to help identify risks, understand the impact of strangulation, and support victims and survivors effectively.
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'Honour'-based abuse (HBA)

‘Honour’-based abuse and forced marriage awareness training for workplaces, helping employers and professionals identify warning signs, respond appropriately, and support affected employees safely.
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Counter allegations

Counter allegations training for domestic abuse professionals, designed to help you identify the primary perpetrator, understand manipulative tactics, and respond to complex cases with confidence.
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SafeLives Scotland training

Explore our domestic abuse training courses for practitioners in Scotland, designed to support professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond effectively to victims and survivors across a range of frontline settings.
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