Domestic Abuse Training for Employers
Practical training for employers, HR teams and managers to help build confidence, recognise signs of abuse, and respond safely and appropriately in the workplace.
Domestic abuse can affect employees’ safety, wellbeing, attendance, confidence and ability to work. This training helps employers, HR teams and managers to recognise concerns, respond appropriately, and create a workplace culture where people feel safer to seek support.
The 2021 Domestic Abuse Act requires thousands of organisations to put domestic abuse at the top of their agenda. We can help.
56% of employers said that employees experiencing domestic abuse led to absenteeism.
(Durham University for Vodafone Foundation, 2018)
1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men experience domestic abuse in their lifetime. This means that most employers will have staff who are experiencing domestic abuse and the workplace can be a lifeline for people who need to access support. Employers can play a crucial role in raising awareness and embedding domestic abuse training as one element of wellbeing and people strategies.
It is important to embed safe, consistent responses to domestic abuse across your organisation. I can help you identify the right starting point through a training needs analysis, and design a programme that fits your setting. Together, we can work out the right blend of in-person sessions, online training and other support to suit your organisation.
Is it your job to organise training for employees who have a safeguarding responsibility for children and families?
Domestic abuse is the most common factor amongst children considered to be "in need"of support from local authority children's social care, featuring in 50% of all social care assessments.
(Department for Education, Children in Need figures, 2018)
To identify domestic abuse early and help protect adults and children, staff need training that builds knowledge, confidence and practical skills. I can help you assess the training needs across your services and deliver sessions in person, online, or through a blended approach.
As a freelancer, I can offer flexible pricing that helps organisations reach more staff within limited budgets.
Over the last decade, I have trained thousands of people working in a range of sectors. Online and in person; from small organisations to multinational corporations; across the UK and internationally.
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Each training session I deliver is carefully planned for the individual group. This is essential for successful learning.
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I'm not interested in ticking boxes. The aim is to equip individuals within organisations with the knowledge, skills and confidence to identify and respond to domestic abuse.
What clients say
Dawn's session on domestic abuse was a transformative experience for our team. She masterfully navigated a topic often seen as daunting, making it accessible and inclusive. Her approach not only heightened our awareness of domestic abuse but also empowered us with practical knowledge to identify and address it effectively. The diversity of perspectives in our group was skillfully accommodated, ensuring that each member left better able to recognise and respond to signs of abuse. The insights gained are also invaluable in guiding our product and service design, making them more sensitive to the intricacies of power dynamics and risks associated with domestic abuse. Dawn's expertise has been instrumental in enhancing our team's competence and developing our approach to creating more socially aware and impactful solutions.
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James Gadsby Peet, Director of Digital & Strategy, William Joseph