About the workshop
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.
The workshop will be delivered online.
It is aimed primarily at community groups and grassroots organisations that work with survivors of domestic abuse in navigating homelessness, although advice workers and other interested parties are welcome to attend.
This workshop is intended for organisations in England, as legal frameworks differ across the devolved nations.
The workshop is suitable for people without formal legal training, but it will be most useful for those who have some experience of housing issues - whether through work, volunteering, or lived experience. The workshop will be delivered in English, and any accessibility needs can be shared through the registration form.
The workshop is free to attend. However, spaces are limited. We will prioritise participants from community/grassroot organisations who have not previously attended one of our housing courses. Due to limited capacity, we will accept a maximum of two participants per organisation.
