Webinars

Safer Places Professional Training and Development regularly run free webinars to raise awareness on important topics to assist domestic abuse professionals across the UK. To speak to the team about these free webinars please email us on [email protected].

16 days of activism against Gender-Based Violence

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence starts on 25th November and runs until 10th December. During the 16 days of activism, Safer Places Professional Training and Development will run free awareness raising webinars.

Every Day Sexism and Misogyny - 29th November 2023 10-11am Book here

Every day women and girls experience sexism and misogyny which pervade our society in many ways. Women experience discrimination at work, in education, on the street, in public places and in their own homes.

'This is not a men vs. women issues. It's about people vs. prejudice.' - Laura Bates, Everyday Sexism

Join us on our free webinar and explore what 'everyday sexism and misogyny' means, the impact it has on women, girls and society, and why it is everyone's business to change those daily experiences of women and girls.

Sexual Harassment - 4th December 2023 10-11am Book here

UN Women UK research found that 97% of women aged 18-24 have been sexually harassed, and 96% are not reporting those situations because of the belief that it would not change anything.

The prevalence of sexual harassment experienced by women and girls has gained increasing attention over recent years. Sexual harassment experiences are common and gendered.

Join us on our free webinar and learn what constitutes 'sexual harassment'. How common it is, who experiences it, and how victims can protect themselves.

'This is a human rights crisis. It’s just not enough for us to keep saying ‘this is too difficult a problem for us to solve’ — it needs addressing now.' - Claire Barnett, executive director of UN Women UK

Online Abuse - 6th December 2023 10-11am Book here

The digital world is a part of our daily life.

Online platforms allow us to be active participants, to express ourselves, connect with others, and access information in many ways.

However, the digital world can also be a source of discrimination and violence against women and girls.

Many women face abuse or harassment on a social media, are forced to remove themselves from public conversations, or to self-censor out of fear for their privacy or safety.

'Online abuse of women is widespread in the UK with one in five women having suffered online abuse or harassment' - Amnesty International.

VAWG Workshop - 8th December 2023 10-11.30am Book here

What can we ALL do to prevent violence against women and girls?

Violence against women and girls remains the most pervasive human rights violation in the world, affecting more than 1 in 3 women.

Reductions in violence against women can be achieved through activism and advocacy coupled with coordinated action across justice, health, financial and other sectors.

Ending violence against women is everyone’s business - show your solidarity with feminist movements and advocates around the world.

Whether you’re just getting started your journey with activism or have been doing it for a while, join us on our free workshop and explore with us ways in which you can act to end violence against women and girls.

To gain better understanding of VAWG and issues faced by women and girls daily, we suggest you sign up for the three free webinars we will be running prior to this workshop: Everyday sexism and misogyny, Sexual harassment, and Online abuse.

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Level 3 Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA)

Each year more than 100,000 people in the UK are at imminent risk of being murdered or seriously injured as a result of domestic abuse (Safe Lives, 2015). The IDVA course designed for professionals working with families affected by domestic abuse. This qualification will enhance professionals’ practical knowledge, improving the response and ensuring the safety of victims and their families.
J9 Initiative

The J9 Domestic Abuse Initiative aims to raise awareness of domestic abuse and assist survivors to access support safely by training professionals and members of the community to recognise domestic abuse and respond to survivors. Once J9 trained, the J9 logo is displayed, letting survivors know that they have a safe place to access information and use a telephone to contact support services.
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At Safer Places, our team are our most important resource and a real asset to us. Having a highly competent, survivor focused, experienced and resourceful team is key to delivering a high quality service. We are proud of our team and our organisational culture is really important to us. Working for Safer Places is no ordinary job. Every role in our organisation plays a part in delivering on our Mission. We work hard to create an environment that inspires and empowers staff to give their bes
Level 3 Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA)

The Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) 2022 estimate that 2.3% of adults aged 16 years and over were victims of sexual assault (including attempts) in the previous year. This course will build your skills, knowledge, and confidence when supporting victims of sexual abuse including victims from reporting through to the court system.
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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

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.