Homelessness and Domestic Abuse
Homelessness and domestic abuse are deeply interconnected issues affecting countless individuals. At Healthy Relationships Awareness Centre, we recognise that escaping abuse often means facing precarious housing situations. Additionally, we understand the risk posed by homeless perpetrators of domestic abuse.
Our specialist Homelessness and Domestic Abuse training supports professionals, to understand the crucial links and respond effectively, ensuring survivors receive the support they need when it matters most.
What Is This Course About?
Exploring the Link: Homelessness and Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is a major cause of homelessness, especially for women and children forced to flee dangerous situations. This rapid departure frequently results in the loss of accommodation, possessions, financial security, and trusted social support networks, leaving survivors particularly vulnerable and isolated.
Barriers and Risks
for Survivors
For many who experience abuse, the prospect of homelessness brings new fears. Challenges such as lack of affordable housing, limited access to specialist services, and concerns about judgement or stigma often delay help-seeking. The instability of homelessness can also increase exposure to further risk.
Specialist Training for
Holistic Support
Healthy Relationships Awareness Centre's course offers practical frameworks for intervention, safeguarding, and signposting. We look at the realities for both survivors and perpetrators, equipping professionals to consider family dynamics, housing needs, and emotional wellbeing so effective support can be delivered. Attendees will also gain insight into coordinating responses and creating safe pathways out of crisis, with a strong grounding in trauma-informed practice.
Contact us for further information and pricing.
Why Choose Healthy Relationships Awareness Centre?
Highly Experienced Team
With almost thirty years in frontline services, we understand domestic abuse, it's impacts and how to support families and colleagues.
Whole-Family Perspective
We understand that addressing housing needs involves survivors, perpetrators, and children to foster sustained safety and stability.
Homelessness, Domestic Abuse and the Hosing Guidelines
Our specialist training provides attendees with the up to date guidance on domestic abuse and housing duty for victims of domestic abuse.
Housing Perpetrators
Our specialist training unpacks the housing of perpetrators, as a form of risk management for victims. Additionally, the training explores how housing providers can safeguard their teams when housing perpetrators.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the link between homelessness and domestic abuse?
Domestic abuse is a cause of homelessness, for women and children escaping violence. The loss of housing, support, and security makes survivors even more vulnerable. Our training explores these interconnected risks.
Who is this training aimed at?
Our Homelessness and Domestic Abuse training is designed for professionals including local authorities, housing officers, social workers, support charities, and anyone supporting survivors or perpetrators.
Will the course cover housing rights and legal protections for survivors?
Yes, the course includes guidance on housing rights, safeguarding, signposting, and legal frameworks to assist professionals in supporting survivors effectively.
Does the training provide strategies for supporting homeless individuals experiencing abuse?
Absolutely. The course teaches practical intervention, referral, and safeguarding strategies tailored for supporting those experiencing or at risk of both homelessness due to domestic abuse.
Is this training relevant for housing officers, social workers, and support charities?
Yes. Our Homelessness and Domestic Abuse training is suitable for housing officers, social workers, charities, and any frontline professional working with at‑risk individuals or families.
How long does the training last and how is it delivered?
Training duration and delivery options are flexible and can be adjusted to meet organisational needs. Sessions are led by experienced facilitators and can be arranged in-person or online.
Build Confidence in Responding to Homelessness and Domestic Abuse
Ready to enhance your team's ability to spot the signs, offer support, and make a difference for those at risk of homelessness and domestic abuse in Gloucester? Contact us on contact@healthyrelationshipsac.co.uk or call 07769 268340.
Equip yourself with specialist knowledge to safeguard, support, and transform lives.
