Domestic Violence & Abuse Awareness

Domestic Violence & Abuse Awareness course is a CPD-accredited, in-depth online training programme designed to help professionals and concerned individuals recognise the signs of domestic violence, understand its psychological, emotional, and physical impacts, and respond appropriately using best-practice safeguarding, reporting, and record-keeping procedures. With specific focus on UK legislation, risk assessment for children and vulnerable adults, and support pathways for victims, this course equips learners to act confidently, compassionately, and compliantly when encountering domestic abuse in professional or community settings.

This comprehensive awareness training is ideal for anyone working in healthcare, social care, education, counselling, housing, policing, charities, and frontline services—as well as volunteers and community workers who may be in a position to identify and support victims. Using real-world scenarios, structured modules, and clear guidance, the course ensures you understand the components of domestic violence, the impact on victims and children, and how to report concerns safely and lawfully.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Domestic Violence & Abuse Awareness course, you will be able to:

• Define domestic violence and abuse, and identify its patterns, forms, and dynamics.
• Recognise early signs and behavioural indicators of domestic abuse in victims, perpetrators, and children.
• Understand the short- and long-term impacts of domestic violence on victims, including psychological trauma and social isolation.
• Explain the specific effects of domestic abuse on children and young people, and conduct risk assessments where necessary.
• Apply best practices for supporting victims, including immediate safety planning, referrals, and multi-agency working.
• Report incidents correctly and maintain accurate, confidential records in line with safeguarding frameworks.
• Interpret and apply UK domestic violence and abuse legislation, including legal protections and reporting obligations.
• Use trauma-informed, victim-centred communication approaches to provide effective emotional and practical support.
• Promote awareness, prevention, and early intervention within organisations and communities.

Why You Should Enrol in This Course

Domestic violence is widespread, under-reported, and often hidden. Professionals across sectors have a duty of care to identify indicators, respond effectively, and support victims and children safely. This Domestic Violence & Abuse Awareness course gives you the confidence, knowledge, and legal context to act appropriately, avoid common mistakes, and follow robust safeguarding procedures. It’s essential training for anyone who might encounter victims, survivors, or at-risk individuals in their work or community.

Key Features of the Course

• CPD-accredited, UK-relevant, and aligned with safeguarding best practices
• Clear focus on recognition, response, reporting, and record keeping
• Includes UK legislation and legal protections for victims of domestic abuse
• Self-paced online learning with 12 months’ access
• Realistic case studies, scenarios, and practical guidance
• Downloadable resources, templates, and checklists
• Dedicated learner support via email, phone, and chat (Monday–Friday)

Certificate

Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a CPD-accredited Domestic Violence & Abuse Awareness certificate.

Certificate options:

• PDF Certificate: £8.99
• Hard Copy Certificate: £12.99
• Both PDF & Hard Copy: £19.99

Requirements

• No formal prerequisites — open to all professions and backgrounds
• Suitable for frontline workers, support staff, and volunteers
• Basic IT skills and internet access required
• Minimum age: 16+

Career Path

This course supports roles in:

• Social Work & Child Protection
• Healthcare & Nursing
• Education & Pastoral Support
• Counselling & Mental Health
• Charity, NGO & Community Services
• Housing, Policing & Criminal Justice
• Safeguarding & Compliance Roles

Who Is This Course For?

• Health, social care, and education professionals
• Counsellors, therapists, and support workers
• Charity workers, volunteers, and community leaders
• HR professionals and managers responsible for staff wellbeing
• Anyone seeking to understand domestic violence and support victims effectively

Disclaimer

This is an online, self-paced course with pre-recorded lessons and interactive materials. Login details will be sent within 24–48 hours of enrolment (usually sooner). There are no fixed deadlines, allowing flexible study at your own pace.