Domestic abuse and housing
Learn the essentials of housing law in cases of domestic abuse, and the housing rights and options of victims and survivors.
Course summary
Develop your understanding of domestic abuse and housing, including the occupation rights and housing options available to people experiencing domestic abuse.
This course covers key legislation on domestic abuse and housing from family law, criminal law, homelessness law and the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
Course information
Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)
Live webinar
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: Two 3 hour sessions
- CPD points: 6
Face to face training
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: One day
- CPD points: 6
Individual bookings
| Date | Duration and time | Delivery and location | Cost Eligibility and discounts | Book Booking guidance |
| Tuesday 17 December 2024 – Wednesday 18 December 2024 | Two 3 hour sessions 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £165+VAT | £150+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 21 January 2025 – Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Two 3 hour sessions 2pm – 5pm | Webinar | £165+VAT | £150+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 04 March 2025 – Wednesday 05 March 2025 | Two 3 hour sessions 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £165+VAT | £150+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 22 April 2025 – Wednesday 23 April 2025 | Two 3 hour sessions 2pm – 5pm | Webinar | £165+VAT | £150+VAT | Book |
| Wednesday 14 May 2025 | One day 10am – 4:30pm | Face to face, London | £190+VAT | £170+VAT | Book |
| Wednesday 18 June 2025 – Thursday 19 June 2025 | Two 3 hour sessions 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £165+VAT | £150+VAT | Book |
What this course covers
Face to face and webinar training includes:
homelessness, housing, and criminal domestic abuse law and guidance, including the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, and the Secure Tenancies Act 2018
tenancy transfers and occupation orders under the Family Law Act 1996
stalking protection orders under the Stalking Protection Act 2019 and the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (Clare’s Law)
Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance’s whole housing approach toolkit and housing first projects
spousal immigration rules for victims of domestic abuse and the destitution domestic violence concession
legal aid for people experiencing domestic abuse
Face to face training also covers topics including polygraph testing, up-skirting, female genital mutilation (FGM), forced marriage, revenge porn, non-fatal strangulation or suffocation and cross-examination
What you'll learn
At the end of this training, you'll be able to:
recognise the pros and cons of different housing options, the importance of risk assessment and a tailored response to meet the needs of clients
understand the different legal options and legal aid entitlements available to people affected by domestic abuse
explain how clients made homeless by domestic abuse may be able to make a homeless application and the law that applies
check which clients are eligible for housing and benefits support, plus options available to those with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) living in the UK on spousal visas when their relationships breakdown due to domestic abuse.
refer clients to specialist organisations who can provide support
Face to face training will explain how to make an application for a non-molestation order or an occupation order on behalf of a victim of abuse.
Who this training is for
You might find it helpful if you've had previous training in domestic abuse awareness, but this is not essential.
You might work in a role where you advise or support people who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse.
Continuing Professional Development
Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.
