Domestic abuse training for professionals
Develop the confidence to recognise domestic abuse, respond safely and improve outcomes for adults, children and families.
IDAS delivers CPD-accredited domestic abuse training for professionals across health, education, social care, housing, policing, charities and the voluntary sector. Our engaging training courses are developed by experts in the field and combine current legislation, best practice and real-world case studies.
The domestic abuse training experts
IDAS are the largest specialist domestic abuse service in Yorkshire, with over 50 years’ experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
Now, we train over 8,000 professionals each year via our blend of live online training, self-guided e-learning and bespoke private learning opportunities.
Why choose IDAS for domestic abuse training?
If you’re ready to boost your knowledge of domestic abuse and related issues, join an upcoming IDAS training session today. You’ll benefit from practice-informed, expert-led training delivered by our experienced facilitators. IDAS live online training sessions are interactive and include up-to-date legislation and expertise, opportunities for reflective discussion, thought-provoking case studies and collaboration with other professionals from across the UK.
Join our 8,000 learners each year who bring their expertise gained through IDAS training to benefit the survivors they support.
Learning outcomes for IDAS trainees
IDAS domestic abuse training covers a range of different topics, ranging from foundational to advanced. Topics covered included:
- How to effectively spot the signs of domestic abuse
- The barriers to support faced by survivors
- The risks of serious harm
- The impacts of domestic abuse on survivors and their families
- Being trauma-informed
- Effectively facilitating disclosure
- Risk assessing for survivors of domestic abuse
- How to get survivors the support they need.
Ready to learn? Choose your training course
Domestic Abuse Awareness for Professionals: Seeing the Whole Picture – CPD Accredited
Understand the full impact of domestic abuse, on adults, children, and families. This comprehensive, full-day, CPD-accredited course will equip you with the insight, tools, and confidence to recognise risk, respond safely, and refer effectively.
Upcoming training dates
Can’t make these dates? None available? Register your interest and we’ll contact you when new dates are released.
Understanding Coercive Control: The Pattern of Power – CPD Accredited
Explore how power and control are maintained behind closed doors, often without physical violence. This interactive half-day course offers practical strategies and legal insight to help you identify coercive control and support victims with care and clarity.
Upcoming training dates
Can’t make these dates? None available? Register your interest and we’ll contact you when new dates are released.
Safeguarding Children and Young People Affected by Domestic Abuse: Hidden Harm – CPD Accredited
Understand the impact of domestic abuse, on families, specifically children and young people. This half-day, CPD-accredited course will equip you with the insight, tools, and confidence to recognise risk, respond safely, and refer effectively.
Upcoming training dates
Can’t make these dates? None available? Register your interest and we’ll contact you when new dates are released.
Supporting LGBT+ Victims of Domestic Abuse: Breaking the Silence
Explore how domestic abuse shows up in LGBT+ relationships, and how you can offer safer, more inclusive support. This course unpacks the unique barriers LGBT+ people face and gives you the tools to respond with confidence and care.
Upcoming training dates
Can’t make these dates? None available? Register your interest and we’ll contact you when new dates are released.
Domestic Abuse and Older Victims: Behind Closed Doors
Older victims are often hidden from view, and from support. This course explores the unique risks and challenges they face, including abuse by adult children, and equips you to respond with sensitivity, curiosity, and care.
Upcoming training dates
Can’t make these dates? None available? Register your interest and we’ll contact you when new dates are released.
Understanding Child and Adolescent to Parent Abuse: Unspoken Dynamics
Explore the rising issue of child and adolescent to parent abuse. Learn how to recognise the signs, support non-offending parents, and take a whole-family approach to breaking the cycle.
Upcoming training dates
Can’t make these dates? None available? Register your interest and we’ll contact you when new dates are released.
Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse: Unseen and Unspoken
Male victims often suffer in silence. This course explores the barriers men face in disclosing abuse, and gives you the confidence to support, refer, and respond without bias.
Upcoming training dates
Can’t make these dates? None available? Register your interest and we’ll contact you when new dates are released.
Domestic Stalking and Harassment: Relentless Harm
Learn to identify stalking and harassment as serious, persistent abuse. This course helps professionals respond quickly, assess risk, and support victims with clarity and care.
Upcoming training dates
Can’t make these dates? None available? Register your interest and we’ll contact you when new dates are released.
Honour-Based Abuse and Forced Marriage: Harm in the Name of Honour
Explore the risks and realities of honour-based abuse and forced marriage. This course helps you identify the warning signs, respond safely, and act with confidence when lives may be at risk.
Upcoming training dates
Can’t make these dates? None available? Register your interest and we’ll contact you when new dates are released.
Technology-Facilitated Abuse: Control at a Distance
Abusers are increasingly using tech to monitor, isolate, and control. This course helps you recognise digital abuse and respond with safety, clarity, and up-to-date tools.
Upcoming training dates
Can’t make these dates? None available? Register your interest and we’ll contact you when new dates are released.
Managing Perpetrator Contact in Victim-Focused Services: When the Lines Blur
Perpetrators do reach victim services; sometimes intentionally, sometimes through system error. This practical, reflective session helps frontline staff recognise manipulative presentations, hold clear professional boundaries, and respond safely and ethically.
Upcoming training dates
Can’t make these dates? None available? Register your interest and we’ll contact you when new dates are released.
Understanding the Trio of Domestic Abuse, Mental Health, and Substance Misuse: Intersecting Risks
Explore how domestic abuse, mental health challenges, and substance misuse intersect to create complex risks and barriers for victims and families. This course helps practitioners unpick cause and effect, avoid victim-blaming, and respond safely within multi-agency settings.
Upcoming training dates
Can’t make these dates? None available? Register your interest and we’ll contact you when new dates are released.
Trauma-Informed Approaches to Group Work: Creating Safer Spaces
Learn how to confidently facilitate safe, trauma-informed groups that foster connection, belonging and empowerment.
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Can’t make these dates? None available? Register your interest and we’ll contact you when new dates are released.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is IDAS domestic abuse training for?
Do IDAS only offer online training?
No, IDAS offer a variety of domestic abuse training options. You can find our live online training above, and if your organisation would like to request private face-to-face training to benefit your team this is something we are very open to discussing. Make an enquiry about bespoke training here.
What is the fee to pay for this training?
Generally, a full day’s training is priced at £95 and a half day is £75 per head. We have researched thoroughly and benchmarked our prices against industry standards and firmly believe this is a reasonable price for the value trainees receive, which in turn is passed on to survivors. You may be able to recoup the cost of their training session from their organisation as it counts towards professional development. On registration, you will receive a confirmation email which can be used as proof of purchase.
If you are an organisation seeking to access training for a group of team members, a private bespoke session may cost less per person. Contact us to discuss.
Can I apply for a free place?
What courses do you recommend completing as a minimum?
How long is the training?
How do I make payment?
What if I can’t attend a course I have booked?
We appreciate that we are training busy professionals, and that sometimes there may be sickness or last-minute commitments that come up, making attending training difficult. If you are unable to attend your session, please let us know at the earliest opportunity so that your place can be allocated to someone else. If you cancel your place more than 7 days ahead of the session, a refund can be provided, however any later than this a refund will not be possible. This is because at a late stage, we are unlikely to be able to find anyone who can cover your place. There may be the opportunity to transfer your booking onto another date at the discretion of IDAS. Please don’t hesitate to contact us, we’ll help where we can.
Will I receive a certificate of attendance after completing IDAS training?
Is IDAS training accredited?
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I want to complete training at my own pace. Is this possible?
Our training team
Kerry Griffiths-Mullins
Training manager and Internal Quality Assurer
Kerry leads the IDAS Training and Development Team, overseeing the organisation’s accredited qualifications, multi-agency training and bespoke workforce development programmes for professionals and organisations across the UK.
As Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) for the Level 3 IDVA Programme, Kerry is responsible for maintaining the quality and consistency of teaching, assessment and learner experience, ensuring the programme meets the high standards expected of an OCN-accredited qualification.
Alongside leading the team, Kerry continues to design and deliver engaging training for professionals, drawing on IDAS’ extensive frontline expertise to create learning that is highly practical, evidence-informed and directly relevant to those supporting people subjected to domestic abuse.
Jane Collins
IDVA Training Programme lead
Jane leads the development and delivery of the IDAS Level 3 IDVA Programme, bringing over 20 years’ experience in teaching and learning that empowers people and creates meaningful change.
She has ensured that this specialist qualification combines accredited learning with the practical knowledge, skills and professional behaviours needed for effective IDVA practice. Working closely with colleagues across IDAS, Jane has developed a programme that reflects current best practice, frontline experience and the realities of supporting people subjected to domestic abuse.
Jane is passionate about creating engaging learning environments where practitioners can build confidence, explore complex issues through discussion and reflection, and leave feeling equipped to make a meaningful difference to survivors’ lives.
Johura Zaman
Trainer and Assessor
Johura brings valuable frontline experience as an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA), having supported people subjected to domestic abuse within community-based services. Her practical understanding of risk, safeguarding, advocacy and survivor-centred support brings authenticity and insight to every learning session.
As a trainer and assessor on the Level 3 IDVA Programme, Johura delivers teaching, supports learners throughout their qualification and assesses evidence against the requirements of the OCN qualification. She combines case examples, discussion and reflection to help learners develop the confidence to apply their knowledge safely and effectively in practice.
Johura is particularly passionate about improving understanding of domestic abuse within marginalised and underrepresented communities, increasing awareness of the barriers faced by hidden victims, and supporting professionals to recognise and respond to abuse with confidence, curiosity and compassion.
Nicola Cawood
Training Administrator
Nicola is the first point of contact for many learners and plays a key role in ensuring every training programme runs smoothly from initial enquiry through to course completion.
She manages all aspects of the Training Team’s administration, including learner communications, course scheduling, bookings, joining information and ongoing support throughout the programme. Her organised and approachable nature helps create a positive experience for learners, allowing them to focus on their studies with confidence.
Nicola is passionate about supporting the delivery of high-quality professional training that equips practitioners with the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful difference to people affected by domestic abuse. She takes pride in providing a responsive, friendly and efficient service, ensuring every learner feels informed, supported and valued throughout their journey with IDAS.
