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)
Live webinar
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: Half day
Face to face training
- Available for: Groups
- Duration: One day
Individual bookings
| Date | Duration and time | Delivery and location | Cost Eligibility and discounts | Book Booking guidance |
| Thursday 23 January 2025 | Half day 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £110+VAT | £100+VAT | Book |
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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