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Cuckooing and vulnerable people

Explore the legal principles of cuckooing, a crime where criminals take over a vulnerable person's home, and learn how to support vulnerable individuals.

Course summary

This course provides a detailed explanation of cuckooing, including who is most at risk and the common signs that a person is being cuckooed. It covers the implications of cuckooing on a homeless application, with a focus on Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996.

You’ll learn how to support vulnerable individuals who are being cuckooed and what actions can be taken to stop cuckooing.

Course information

Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)

Face to face training

  • Available for: Groups
  • Duration: One day

Live webinar

  • Available for: Groups
  • Duration: Half day

Group bookings

You can book this course for groups.

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What this course covers

This course includes:

  • the responsibilities of landlords and adult social care to victims of cuckooing

  • an explanation of closure orders, who applies for them, how long they last, and the consequences of a breach

  • the evidence required by a court for a closure order, injunction, or eviction

What you'll learn

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

  • understand how to support tenants and make appropriate referrals for cuckooing concerns

  • determine the most appropriate remedy for a cuckooing case

  • know the requirements for court proceedings

  • evaluate a homeless application involving suspected or confirmed cuckooing

Who this training is for

You’ll need a basic understanding of cuckooing to attend this course.

You might work as an adviser, or for a local authority or social landlord.

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