Housing, domestic abuse and relationship breakdown

What this course covers

This course includes:

• what domestic abuse is and how to identify it

• initial rights to occupy property

• short-term remedies including non-molestation and occupation orders under the Family Law Act 1996

• long term options for tenancies and owner-occupied property

• homelessness or housing register applications following domestic abuse or relationship breakdown

• alternative housing options

• immigration rules for victims of domestic abuse

• what actions the police could take

• the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 in practice

• legal aid for clients experiencing domestic abuse and relationship breakdown

What you will learn

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

• understand the pros and cons of different housing options available to those experiencing domestic abuse or relationship breakdown

• support clients to apply for help from the local authority if they are made homeless as a result of domestic abuse or relationship breakdown

• know when to refer to other agencies

Who this training is for

This training is suitable for frontline staff who give housing advice and support to those who are experiencing domestic abuse or relationship breakdown.

You might be an adviser, caseworker or work for a local authority, housing association, or voluntary sector organisation.