Training
Domestic violence and benefits
Online booking is available here
Who this course is for -
Benefit advisers, social services staff, housing officers, helpline workers, counsellors/therapists, medical professionals and anyone who works in a supportive or advisory role with members of the public affected by domestic violence. The course assumes a basic knowledge of the benefits system.
What this course is about -
It's estimated that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Even if your work doesn’t directly address domestic violence issues, the chances are that you already work with people who’ve experienced domestic violence, or will do in the future.
This course looks at some of the financial considerations of a domestic violence situation, and what benefit options may be available. Providing the correct benefit advice can be crucial in enabling people affected by domestic violence to make informed decisions about leaving violent relationships and what steps to take.
The course will cover financial help available in an emergency, and what help is available to pay rent, council tax and a mortgage – and what happens if as a result of temporary absence, payments need to be paid on more than one home.
We will look at what benefits are available when a person (and their children) has fled domestic violence and the impact on any existing claim. If it is a child or young person who has had to leave home, we will look at the potential problems and what support is available.The course also looks at the longer–term decisions that need to be taken.
Level: Introductory
CPD Hours: Five
