Public safety
Violence Against Women and Girls Training
Practical awareness training for organisations whose staff may encounter abuse, exploitation, harassment, intimidation or vulnerability in public-facing and community roles.
Discuss this course
At a glance
- Audience
- Local authorities, housing associations, community safety teams, neighbourhood services, youth services, charities, voluntary organisations, support workers, housing officers, community wardens, customer-facing staff and educational organisations.
- Typical duration
- Half day
- Group size
- Training is delivered to groups of up to 15 delegates, allowing everyone to participate in discussions and practical exercises. For larger teams, we can arrange additional sessions to suit your staffing requirements.
Why the course matters
For organisations supporting safer communities
This course helps organisations, including local authorities, housing associations and charities, protect staff, support people who may be at risk, and make communities safer. This course focuses on practical knowledge that can be applied immediately within frontline roles. Personal safety away from the workplace is the Safety Hub guidance that sits with it.
Who it is for
Built for the staff who face the risk
Delivery can be adapted around role, sector, incident history, and the confidence your organisation needs delegates to build.
Practical outcomes
Practical outcomes for safer decisions
Violence against women and girls is a serious community safety issue for organisations, public services and local communities.
Course content
What delegates will work through
- Understand the wider issues surrounding violence against women and girls
- Recognise different forms of abuse, exploitation, harassment, stalking, coercive control and domestic abuse
- Identify vulnerability indicators, behavioural warning signs and higher-risk locations or environments
- Understand barriers that may prevent victims seeking help
- Engage safely and appropriately with individuals who may be at risk while maintaining professional boundaries
- Apply personal safety considerations when working in the community
- Use practical crime prevention measures, including safer travel planning and improved situational awareness
- Understand national safety initiatives including Ask for Angela and Ask for ANI, alongside support agencies, partnership working and referral pathways
Scenarios and practical application
Practical application
The course is designed to help staff recognise risk early, apply clear procedures, and make calm choices they can stand behind under pressure.
Training Arrangements
In-house or live online
We deliver training at your premises or live through Microsoft Teams or Zoom. Sessions are led by experienced trainers and include discussion and practical exercises. The session is highly interactive, with practical exercises, group participation and opportunities for questions throughout.
Planning your training
We agree dates with you and review your staff's roles, relevant policies and training requirements before delivery. Larger programmes can be arranged across several sessions.
Where we deliver
We provide in-house training throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland, alongside live online courses for organisations in different locations.
Course fees
We provide a quotation based on the training required, number of delegates, location and delivery arrangements.
Common questions about this course
What does the course cover?
The course explores risks women and girls may experience within the home and while travelling, working or accessing services. It includes abuse and exploitation, child sexual exploitation, domestic abuse, sexual harassment, coercive and controlling behaviour, stalking and harassment, modern slavery, gang-related risks affecting young women, vulnerability indicators and appropriate support routes.
Does the course include personal safety advice?
Delegates can use this advice professionally and personally. They learn to reduce everyday risks, recognise developing risks, and use measures that improve confidence without increasing confrontation.
Can the course be tailored for different organisations?
Yes. Although the programme is primarily designed for staff working within local authorities, housing associations and community-based organisations, Safety Solutions Training can tailor awareness sessions for community groups and other organisations wishing to improve personal safety awareness and crime prevention knowledge.
What attendance record do delegates receive?
Every delegate receives a certificate of attendance, a PDF copy of the certificate and PDF course handouts.
Course guidance
Free, maintained guidance from our Safety Hub on the subjects this course covers.
- Personal Safety Away From the WorkplaceTravel, commuting, walking, running, taxis and public transport. Written for employers to share with staff.
- Workplace Violence and AggressionEvidence-led guidance on foreseeable violence, employer responsibilities, incident response and learning.
- Digital Safety and Online HarassmentGuidance for employers whose staff are recorded, livestreamed, named online or targeted after an incident.
- Being Recorded and LivestreamedWhat to do when members of the public film your staff, and how to prepare staff before it happens.
- Workplace Violence Risk Review ChecklistA structured review of violence and aggression exposure across roles, settings and reporting routes.
- Post-Incident SupportImmediate welfare, supportive conversations, debriefing, referral routes and organisational learning after an incident.
Discuss this course
Tell us what you need and we will quote for it.
Discuss this coursePlan training around your staff and risks
Tell us about your staff roles, working environment and the situations your staff face. We will recommend the right training approach for your organisation.
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