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Coercive control and the Domestic Abuse Act

Learn how to identify and understand coercive control as a form of domestic abuse.

Course summary

This course explains what coercive control is and how to ask questions that increase the chances of disclosure by victims. 

You’ll learn to identify, understand, and respond effectively to coercive control. 

Course information

Level: Introductory (Level 3)

Live webinar

  • Available for: Groups
  • Duration: 2 hours

Group bookings

You can book this course for groups.

Contact us about group bookings

What this course covers

Face to face and webinar training includes:

  • how to recognise and resist victim-blaming

  • housing and homelessness legislation and the Domestic Abuse Act

  • resources for both workers and their clients

What you'll learn

At the end of this training, you'll be able to:

  • define and identify coercive control

  • ask effective questions that invite disclosure

  • know how to record coercive control

  • understand the key components of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and signpost to further resources

Who this training is for

You don't need any prior knowledge of homelessness or domestic abuse for this course.

You might work for a local authority in housing or homelessness, or as an adviser.

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