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Short courses

Safer Places Professional Training and Development offer a wide range of short courses. We are a registered member with CPD accreditation, please see more information here.

Our shorts courses are developed and delivered by experienced trainers who have extensive experience working on the frontline, supporting victims and survivors from crisis to recovery. Meet our training team here. 

Can't find what you are looking for? Email us at [email protected]

DASH risk assessment masterclass

DASH risk assessment masterclass

The Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Honour Based Violence Risk Identification, Assessment and Management Model was implemented across all police services in the UK from March 2009. The DASH is a multi-agency tool used by most agencies with a focus on keeping victims and their children safe and ensuring perpetrators are proactively identified and managed. The DASH is pioneering and innovative, turning a reactive ‘it’s just a domestic’ into a proactive ‘you must ask’ questions approach. Read more

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 20th October, 2023

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Advanced domestic abuse masterclass

Advanced domestic abuse masterclass

Advanced domestic abuse CPD accredited masterclass covers what domestic abuse is and the myths surrounding domestic abuse, but also goes into more details on types of domestic abuse, different types of perpetrators, trauma informed practice and risk and safety planning. After the training, learners will be able recognise different forms of domestic abuse and will be able to identify risk and create safety plans. Read more

Published: 12th January, 2023

Updated: 20th October, 2023

Author: Kim Scott

Safety planning masterclass

Safety planning masterclass

Safety and support planning is one of the most important things that we can do with survivors. This training session will give you an understanding of how to safety plan within a community response model, understand the roles of MARAC and MAPPA, and how to respond to a survivor in an emergency situation. By the end of the training session you will be confident in safety planning with survivors for a number of different scenarios. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2020

Updated: 20th October, 2023

Author: Rachel Millar

Sexual violence masterclass

Sexual violence masterclass

Sexual violence affects millions of people every year. 5 in 6 women and 4 in 5 men who are raped do not report the crime to the police. This CPD accredited training session will increase learners understanding of what sexual violence is, what it looks like, and how to respond to it and refer to specialist agencies. The course will also explore the myths and misconceptions around sexual violence, and how societal messages impact on survivors, and the support they receive. Read more

Published: 4th January, 2023

Updated: 20th October, 2023

Author: Kim Scott

Stalking masterclass

Stalking masterclass

It is a myth that the majority of stalkers are strangers lurking in alleys or they are celebrity obsessed fans. In fact, most of the stalking is perpetrated by someone who knows the victim, usually an ex-partner. This CPD accredited training session will give learners an understanding of stalking behaviours, perpetrator's typologies and motivation, the impact of stalking upon the victim and how to best support victims of stalking. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2020

Updated: 20th October, 2023

Author: Rachel Millar

Tech abuse masterclass

Tech abuse masterclass

As new technologies and social media platforms are created, they also begin to be used as a monitoring or harassment tool by abusers. This CPD accredited training session will help learners to understand how abusers use technology to perpetrate abuse, the risk this poses to survivors and how to effectively safety plan against these methods of abuse. By the end of the training session learners will be able to identify protective technologies and how to incorporate this into safety planning. Read more

Published: 26th February, 2020

Updated: 20th October, 2023

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Understanding children's experiences of domestic abuse

Understanding children's experiences of domestic abuse

Children who are not 'directly abused' are often incorrectly perceived as 'witnesses' of the abuse of their mothers, fathers, or other family members. Our training provides a new perspective on stereotypical views of children as passive victims. This CPD accredited training will give you understanding of how children are not only bystanders, but how their experiences of domestic abuse and coercive control may lead to the lasting psychological, emotional, physical and social effects. Read more

Published: 4th January, 2023

Updated: 20th October, 2023

Author: Kim Scott

Understanding child and adolescent to parent violence and abuse (CAPVA)

Understanding child and adolescent to parent violence and abuse (CAPVA)

Our training discusses the biggest taboo in domestic abuse – violence of children and young people towards their parents, carers and siblings. CAPVA is one of the most under-researched and underreported types of abuse and this CPD accredited training will shine more light onto the topic. Our aim is to challenge myths and increase awareness of professionals working with families. We will look into CAPVA as an issue affecting families, communities, and the wider society. Read more

Published: 4th January, 2023

Updated: 20th October, 2023

Author: Kim Scott

Understanding young people's experiences of domestic abuse in their own relationships

Understanding young people's experiences of domestic abuse in their own relationships

16-24 year olds are most at risk from domestic abuse. This CPD accredited training session will give learners an insight into the prevalence and distinct nature of domestic abuse affecting young people in their own intimate relationships. The course will increase learner's confidence in recognise the signs of domestic abuse affecting young people and responding appropriately, supporting those affected on their journey to safety and recovery. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2020

Updated: 20th October, 2023

Author: Rachel Millar

Understanding diverse communities and their experiences of domestic abuse

Understanding diverse communities and their experiences of domestic abuse

Domestic and sexual abuse happen in every community. This training session will give you an insight into the prevalence and distinct nature of abuse perpetrated against victims from diverse community and the additional barriers they face to access support services. By the end of the training session you will be able to recognise signs of abuse and respond appropriately, supporting these survivors on their journey to safety and recovery. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2020

Updated: 20th October, 2023

Author: Rachel Millar

Understanding Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and their experiences of domestic abuse

Understanding Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and their experiences of domestic abuse

Between 60% to 80% of individuals from the Gypsy, Roma and Travelling communities experience domestic abuse during their life. This training course will increase learners' awareness and understanding on how victims from the Gypsy, Roma and Travelling communities experience domestic abuse and how to recognise, respond appropriately and refer onto specialist agencies. Read more

Published: 4th January, 2023

Updated: 20th October, 2023

Author: Kim Scott

Understanding older people's experiences of domestic abuse

Understanding older people's experiences of domestic abuse

Older victims are often invisible from domestic abuse services. Older people are at an increased risk of experiencing abuse from family members and are most likely to experience economic abuse. This course will give learners an insight into the prevalence and distinct nature of domestic abuse affecting older people. The course will increase learners confidence in recognising the signs of domestic abuse affecting older people and responding appropriately. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2020

Updated: 20th October, 2023

Author: Rachel Millar

J9 disclosure scheme

J9 disclosure scheme

J9 is named in memory of Janine Mundy, a mother of two, killed by her estranged husband in June 2003 whilst on police bail. This awareness raising course will give you the skills to recognise abuse and the confidence to respond to survivors, opening the door to safety and support. At the end of the course you can display the J9 logo so survivors know they have a safe space to get help. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2020

Updated: 20th October, 2023

Author: Rachel Millar

Healthy relationship sessions for schools

Healthy relationship sessions for schools

In the UK, schools are required to teach children and young people about healthy relationships. However, we are aware that preparation of those sessions may be time consuming and challenging. Using expert advice from professionals, we have put together suitable healthy relationship sessions to be delivered to children of different ages. Read more

Published: 4th January, 2023

Updated: 20th October, 2023

Author: Kim Scott

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  • About our Training

    About our Training

    At Safer Places we have a range of training courses and qualifications available, from short 3 hour sessions to Level 2, 3 and 4 accredited qualifications.

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  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Safer Places has 8 refuges across Essex and Hertfordshire, including specialist therapeutic refuge spaces for women with multiple needs and women with no recourse to public funding.    A refuge is a temporary safe home where survivors of domestic abuse and their children can stay. It is staffed by experienced and dedicated support workers who provide individual client led support and help survivors find new safe accommodation.    Our accommodation includes a combination of self-contained f

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    Vision Safer Places vision is a society where everyone lives a life free from fear and abuse

  • Help in a Crisis

    Help in a Crisis

    If you or your children are in immediate danger, call the police on 999.  If you are not in immediate danger and would like to talk to us about your options, call our helpline on 03301 025811. We will provide you with the support and information you need to consider your options and decide what to do to improve your safety and that of your children.

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