Domestic Abuse Awareness
This course explains what domestic abuse is under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, including controlling, coercive and economic abuse, and why anyone can be affected. You will learn to recognise possible signs at work, respond to a disclosure in a way that is safe and supportive, and know what workplace adjustments and specialist services can help.
- Modules
- 4
- Duration
- About 40 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 10 questions from a bank of 17
Learning outcomes
- ✓Describe the forms of domestic abuse set out in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021
- ✓Explain that domestic abuse can affect anyone, regardless of background
- ✓Recognise possible signs that a colleague may be experiencing domestic abuse
- ✓Respond to a disclosure by listening, believing and supporting without judgement or pressure
- ✓Identify workplace support and safety measures that can help
- ✓Signpost colleagues to emergency and specialist support services
Course contents
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Module 1: Understanding domestic abuse
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 2: Anyone can be affected: signs at work
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 3: Responding to a disclosure
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 4: Workplace support and specialist help
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate