Domestic abuse elearning

Learn about housing options for people experiencing domestic abuse with free elearning courses.

Free elearning available now

Get an introduction to the basics or develop your understanding of the tricky bits. Each course takes 60 minutes to complete, so you can learn at a pace that suits you.

This training is funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

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You can access most of our elearning for free if you work for an eligible organisation. If you don't qualify, you can still access our paid courses.

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Entry (Level 1)

You don't need any prior knowledge for these courses.

Online elearning and webinars, available free to eligible organisations only.

Funded by the UK Government's Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Introduction to risk and risk assessment in domestic abuse

Learn about risk assessment in domestic abuse cases, and how professionals in different roles contribute to it.

This is an introduction, so it doesn't qualify you to manage risk, develop safety plans or make complex safeguarding decisions on your own, or to provide specialist domestic abuse support.

What this session covers

This elearning course includes:

what risk and risk assessment mean in domestic abuse cases, and the main tools used
how professionals in different roles contribute to understanding risk in a case
high-risk indicators, what to do when they are present, and how to refer a case to a Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC)
the role of professional judgement, and how to apply your own experience and knowledge
the main features of safety planning with survivors, and how they apply to your role
where to find further information and specialist support

Who this session is for

You don't need any prior knowledge of domestic abuse.

You might work in a local authority housing options team, or as a housing caseworker for a voluntary agency.

Length: 1 hour

Level: Entry (Level 1)

Topic: Domestic abuse

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This course has been developed by Solace. For nearly 50 years, Solace has supported women and children to build safe and strong lives, free from domestic and sexual violence.

Introduction to working with older survivors experiencing domestic abuse

Learn about domestic abuse in later life, and the support needs older survivors might have.

This is an introduction, so it doesn't qualify you to assess risk, develop safety plans or make complex safeguarding decisions on your own, or to provide specialist domestic abuse support.