About the course
The workshop will help you learn how to use the Domestic Abuse Act to support survivors of domestic abuse and help them get safe housing. We will look at the main provisions of the Domestic Abuse Act, particularly:
● updated definition of domestic abuse,
● the limitations of the Act,
● threshold of evidence around domestic abuse, and
● ways to challenge unreasonable delay in securing accommodation.
Date and time: Monday 5th October 10am-12pm
The workshop will be delivered online.
Who is this workshop for?
The course is aimed at frontline staff and volunteers from grassroots and community groups, charities and health organisations that work with survivors of domestic abuse in navigating homelessness, although advice workers and other interested parties are welcome to attend.. Due to funding requirements, we are unable to offer spaces to local authority staff, housing providers (including housing associations), estate agents, or organisations that charge a fee for frontline service provision. This workshop covers relevant law in England only.
The course is free to attend, but spaces are limited. We will prioritise people from community or grassroots organisations who have not already attended one of our housing courses. Due to limited capacity, we can accept a maximum of two people per organisation.
You do not need to know anything about housing law to apply, as this introductory course is aimed at people with no formal legal training. The course will be delivered in English, and you can submit any accessibility needs in the registration form.
