Supporting Survivors of Domestic Abuse

It will include detail on

• Universal Credit awareness with a focus on changes within that system for survivors of domestic violence and abuse
• Child Benefits, Maintenance and family benefits
• Emergency grants/payments for those in crisis, particularly those moving home
• Housing, Homelessness and emergency help
• Employment rights for survivors of domestic violence and abuse.
• The right to sever financial records/credit information from a former partner and associated money advice/debt issues
• Defining and understanding different forms of abuse
• How to have support based conversations with those who make disclosures
• Where to signpost clients for detailed advice and support on all the above

Pre-Learning Requirements

No pre-learning requirements

Who Should Attend

This course has been designed for all generalist advisers and/or anyone who provides support to survivors.   

Accreditation

Non-accredited

CPD

This course is worth 3 CPD points under the Northern Ireland Advice Quality Standard.

Professional Framework

This is a CPD course and it will provide learners with information on Social Security. It links to a range of National Occupational Standards for Legal Advisers including:

SFJIB19 - First line welfare rights legal advice

SFJIB20- Provide specialist welfare rights legal advice

Fees

Advice NI Member Rate - £55

Voluntary/Community- £65

Private - £85

Registration Information

For our member organisations, please ensure you register with your work email address otherwise you will not receive your discounted member rate

Similarly, for Advice NI staff, please register using your work email address as your registration will not be fully complete otherwise