Personal Safety for
Victims of Domestic Violence

Course Background 

With extensive experience in personal safety and lone worker training across support organisations throughout the UK, Safety Solutions have developed a specialised training course designed to meet the unique needs of individuals experiencing domestic abuse.

Our approach is rooted in close collaboration with domestic abuse support networks, including Women’s Aid and survivor advocacy groups. By engaging directly with survivors and support professionals, we have created a training programme that is both practical and compassionate, addressing the complex challenges faced by those navigating abusive relationships.

Through rigorous research and partnerships with organisations like Amman Valley Women’s Aid and Welsh Women’s Aid, we have developed and piloted a course that received overwhelmingly positive feedback. Participants reported increased confidence, enhanced personal agency, and improved strategies for managing challenging situations.

Course Design

The training is inclusive and accessible to anyone experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse. It provides participants with comprehensive skills and strategies to:

– Recognise and respond to potentially dangerous situations

– Understand patterns of abusive and controlling behaviour

– Develop personal safety plans

– Navigate complex interpersonal dynamics

Training Delivery

Our training is now delivered online via Microsoft Teams, ensuring accessibility and safety for all participants. The approach is:

– Relaxed and supportive

– Trauma-informed

– Flexible and adaptable

To ensure participant comfort and safety, we offer:

– Separate group sessions for different gender identities

– Flexible scheduling to accommodate various personal circumstances

– Timings typically from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, with options to adjust

Learning Objectives

Understanding Abuse Dynamics:
Recognise factors that contribute to confrontational and high-risk situations

Identifying Controlling Behaviours:
Develop awareness of various forms of control, including technological monitoring and surveillance

Personal Safety Assessment:
Learn to identify and mitigate potential safety risks

Conflict De-escalation:
Develop strategies for managing confrontational scenarios safely

Legal Awareness:
Gain insights into personal safety and legal protections

Safety Planning:
Create comprehensive personal safety strategies

Support Navigation:
Access resources and support networks

Collaborative Training and Customisation

We are committed to working closely with Women’s Aid organisations and support networks to deliver tailored training solutions. Our flexible approach allows us to develop bespoke in-house training programmes that can be precisely adapted to the specific needs of individual organisations. For those interested, we can incorporate optional modules on basic breakaway self-defence techniques, delivered by qualified instructors with extensive experience in personal safety training. By partnering directly with support organisations, we can ensure that our training remains responsive, relevant, and directly aligned with the most current best practices in supporting survivors of domestic abuse.