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Bespoke Training

In addition to our multi-agency training, we also offer bespoke training to suit the needs of your team.

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Our bespoke offering involves working in partnership with you to develop a specific training package, catered to your organisation’s learning needs. Our training is usually delivered online so your team can log on wherever they are in the country, and is engaging and interactive so participants can put their learning into practice.

Whether your team requires a single training session or a structured programme of courses, get in touch today and our expert training team will be happy to meet your request.

IDAS training topics

We are experts in a range of topics, informed by years of front-line practice. With bespoke training you can pick and choose topics that would benefit your team, as well as introduce your own themes. We will always tailor the content, case studies and group work style to your organisation.

Bite-size, flexible and virtual

One online therapy provider approached us to provide three one-hour sessions on different aspects of domestic abuse. This programme of bite-size sessions was delivered virtually, and at a flexible time to meet the needs of the international team.
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Interactive and in-person

A UK-based mediation company contacted us to provide a half-day overview of domestic abuse and its impacts on families, in order for the team to be able to more effectively support survivors who may be going through the Family Courts process. This session included plenty of discussion time and collaborative working.
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Tailored for your team

We have trained housing organisations to upskill workers to identify the signs of domestic abuse, so they can help to keep survivors safe. IDAS have trained schools and universities to strengthen staff capability in recognising when abuse may be taking place in a child or young person’s home, and promote options for referrals and safeguarding.

Whatever your setting, making comprehensive domestic abuse training available for your team is key in building confidence and ensuring that survivors get the best support possible.

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Our training team

Kerry Griffiths-Mullins

Kerry Griffiths-Mullins

Training manager

Kerry joined IDAS in 2021 from a background in communications and marketing, and is now overseeing IDAS’ multi-agency, virtual and bespoke training and development programmes for professionals across the UK. Kerry is proud to lead a team making a real difference to survivors of domestic abuse, empowering professionals to provide the most effective support possible to the clients they work with.

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Jane Collins

Jane Collins

Training lead

Jane joined the IDAS training team in 2023, bringing with her 20 years of teaching experience in subjects related to improving people’s lives.  Jane has the same passion as the rest of the training team for delivering impactful, engaging multi-agency and bespoke training sessions which raise awareness of domestic abuse. With raised awareness, we aim to find solutions to the challenges faced by survivors with the ultimate goal of creating safer, more supportive communities.

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Johura Zaman

Johura Zaman

Trainer

Johura joined IDAS in 2023 and has experience working as an IDVA supporting survivors of domestic abuse in the community. Johura has since joined the training team, delivering multi agency training sessions to professionals across Yorkshire and the UK.  Johura is enthusiastic about raising awareness of domestic abuse, particularly increasing understanding around vulnerable communities and reaching hidden victims.

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Nicola Cawood

Nicola Cawood

Administrator

Nicola joined IDAS in 2022 after working in various administrative roles and running her own craft business. Nicola oversees all admin for the Training Team including scheduling and promoting courses, and communicating directly with trainees. Nicola feels passionate about  providing the most up-to-date training for professionals, so they in turn can give their clients the best support.

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The information was presented beautifully and with clarity - it was engaging and informative. I found the breakout rooms particularly beneficial as I found it put the content into the context of mediation, and it was good to hear the experience of other mediators who have been faced with this situation before.
I found the trainer really engaging with a great presenting style and I'm looking forward to the next sessions. I'm keen to undertake further training with IDAS as well.
Comprehensive and well presented with passion and knowledge.
I thought the course as a whole was extremely slick and professionally delivered. I enjoyed it very much.
As an ex-trainer myself, I really appreciated the style of delivery and management of the group. The course covered everything it needed to, at a good pace, in an inclusive way. The groupwork was managed effectively, and everything ran to time. Thank you so much.
I will be better equipped to identify and respond to cases of domestic abuse effectively and sensitively. I will be able to recognise the signs of abuse more readily and provide appropriate support and resources to survivors, empowering them to seek help and take steps towards safety and healing.
The chart for point on abuse was very useful, I can now use this to show clients in case they are totally oblivious to what is happening to them. Also I feel like I am now aware of more signs of people who are going through abuse that might not be as obvious.
I will have a deeper understanding of the dynamics and complexities of domestic abuse, including its various forms, signs, and impacts on individuals. Thank you so much!

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Make a request and our team will be in contact shortly. We will arrange a short consultation so that we can discuss your requirements and produce a quote.

Please note, we require a minimum of 6 trainees for bespoke requests.

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‘Hysterical’

Calling women ‘hysterical’ if they appear distressed, upset or disturbed often discounts their experiences. Other labels used can include, but are not limited to, “unstable” or “over-reacting”, “unable to keep their emotions in check”.  These statements are routed in sexism.

Another thing to note is that the description of being hysterical is provided by the alleged abuser. Often abusers will try to manipulate professionals in a bid to sabotage the victims’ credibility and to minimise or detract from the abuse.

Language is extremely important in documentation as the documentation will provide a narrative of what is happening and will often determine what course of action will be needed next.

Documentation may be called for as evidence in both civil and criminal cases, including family court for protective orders or child contact arrangements.

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‘Male appeared calm and assisted with enquiries’
We cannot assume that because one party displays anger and aggression or is less in control of their emotions that they are a primary perpetrator. It is a myth that perpetrators “lose control” or have anger management issues when they abuse their partners. Domestic violence is the most often, the opposite of losing control; perpetrators know what they are doing and use their abusive tactics of choice to maintain dominance in the relationship.
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Verbal argument only
It is important to remember that many couples argue, but for an argument to escalate to the point that the neighbours fear for a person’s safety that they phone the police on the emergency number, this should warrant further in-depth investigation. Statements such as “verbal argument only” will minimise harm and fear caused by verbal abuse. In turn it will also minimise the victims experience of the incident. The danger of using language that may minimise an abusive incident is that it will send a message to victims that the act was not abusive and if the victim felt it was abusive then they are over-reacting. Over time, this can lead to an escalation of abuse if the warning signs are not spotted, or intervention is not offered at the earliest opportunity. Furthermore, the statement ‘Verbal Argument Only’ suggests that only physical violence is worthy of investigation. However, the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 defines domestic abuse as:  Behaviour is “abusive” if it consists of any of the following—
  • (a)physical or sexual abuse;
  • (b)violent or threatening behaviour;
  • (c)controlling or coercive behaviour;
  • (d)economic abuse (see subsection (4));
  • (e)psychological, emotional or other abuse;
The act makes it clear that verbal abuse is part of domestic abuse.
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