Almost one in five women over the age of 16 has experienced stalking, as well as almost one in ten men. Being stalked can be incredibly frightening and having professional, trained staff is key to ensuring survivors get the right support.

Safer Places is home to one of the biggest stalking advocacy services in the country and is now offering a Level 4 Qualification, accredited by the University of Hertfordshire for professionals to qualify as an Independent Stalking Advocacy Specialist (ISAS). 

How long is the course?

The time-frame to complete the course, including assessment is 12 weeks. There are 8 training days in total. THIS IS CURRENTLY BEING DELIVERED ONLINE.

What will I learn?

The ISAS qualification gives professionals already working in the field of domestic abuse expert knowledge on stalking and how to support victims and survivors. Stalking is one of the key predictors of future homicide, behaviours include fixation and obsession of the victim, these behaviours can lead to serious psychological implications for victims and survivors. This specialist course will help practitioners to understand the in-depth nature of stalking and how to support victims and survivors.

Topics include:

• Stalking behaviours and stalking legislation
• Stalkers using technology and the internet
• Stalker typologies
• Impact of stalking
• Risk and Safety Planning
• Police and CJS
• Protection Orders
• Role of Stalking Specialists

Who is the Course for?

This is a level 4, 15 credit course designed for anyone who supports victims of stalking or wishes to increase their understanding of stalking and the impact of stalking on victims and their families. The course is accredited by the University of Hertfordshire. 

There is one assessment to complete in the form of a question and answer workbook.

As the course is level four there is a requirement to complete roughly 80 hours core reading and independent study.

Learners are required to be a qualified IDVA or have two years experience supporting victims of domestic abuse and stalking. 

Upcoming Training

The dates for the next ISAS qualification are as follows:

FULLY BOOKED

01/04/2021	10 - 4:30
15/04/2021	10 - 4:30
29/04/2021	10 - 4:30
13/05/2021	10 - 4:30
27/05/2021	10 - 4:30
03/06/2021	10 - 4:30
24/06/2021	10 - 4:30
15/07/2021	10 - 4:30

 

How much does it cost?

The cost of the online ISAS qualification is:

£1460 for voluntary agencies

£1660 for statutory agencies 

For those self funding, we can offer a payment plan where you can pay in installments, if interested please email [email protected]

How do I book?

Please complete the learning application form to register your interest and one of the trainers will be in touch to complete an individual learning plan. 

Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to hear about our other training. After you complete this form you will receive an email from the training department, please check your spam/junk folder. 

 Complete Learner Application Form

isas-faq.pdf

isastrainingtermsandconditions.pdf 

Feedback from previous learners

100% of learners stated that the knowledge they learnt has helped them support victims of stalking.

"This training is a must for all services working with individuals in the community, Stalking is high risk behaviour and is becoming more and more prevalent in society today. Recognising the behaviour at early stages is crucial in preventing more homicides - My background is homelessness but found this training invaluable in my role and have already used the skills I gained from this training to identify stalking behaviour and act to prevent the client from being at greater risk"

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