We provide a range of training for professionals and participate in the regional training for local services.  Training aims to: 

• Raise practitioners' awareness of the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their families on a national and local level 

• Raise practitioners' awareness of stalking and harassment, including online abuse and the potential warning signs 

• Raise practitioners' awareness of coercion and control, the tactics used by perpetrators and the legislation that protects victims of this form of abuse  

• Raise practitioners' awareness of domestic abuse and its link with homelessness including recent changes in the Homeless Reduction Act 

• Look at how we, as practitioners, respond to those experiencing and perpetrating domestic abuse/stalking and harassment and how to do this safely 

• Increase participants' ability to offer the appropriate help and support to victims of domestic abuse, offering both practical and emotional support 

• Provide information on where specialist support and help can be obtained for victims and professionals, including victims' legal rights, Clare’s Law 

• Raise standards of good practice 

• Provide information on services available and how to refer