HARMFUL PRACTICE INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCATE ACCREDITED PROGRAMME

ABOUT

Developed by AWRC, the HP IDVA Programme is the UK’s only accredited training specifically focused on Harmful Practices within the Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG) sector. Grounded in a Black Feminist and intersectional approach, it equips frontline practitioners with the specialist skills needed to support marginalised communities.

The course is accredited by Accredited Assessment Ltd (AAL) and endorsed by NCFE, a UK Ofqual-regulated awarding body—ensuring national recognition and credibility.

Delivered over 12 workshops spread across 3 months, the programme includes:

  • Expert-led training sessions
  • A half-day placement with a specialist ‘by and for’ organisation
  • Shadowing opportunities for deeper learning
  • Training delivery tailored to your needs, available at a location of your choice or online.
HP IDVA TRAINING

Course Highlights

  • In-Depth Understanding: A thorough understanding of harmful practices
  • Legal and Ethical Frameworks: An exploration of legal and ethical frameworks surrounding harmful practices
  • Effective Prevention Strategies: Identification of proactive strategies, approaches, and best practices for preventing harmful practices in safeguarding and risk management
  • Crisis Management: Development of additional technical skills and knowledge to effectively manage and respond to situations involving harmful practices
  • Case Studies and Practical Insights: Practical insights through shadowing experiences, workshops and case study discussions

Course Expectations

  • Develop expertise as a Harmful Practice Advocate
  • Understand the contextual impact of oppression and systemic inequality
  • Improve intersectional analysis and responses to harmful practice
  • Expand knowledge on various harmful practices
  • Enhance specialist practice skills for individual and sector-wide impact

Course Fee:

  • Non ‘By and For’/general organisations - £2,500 per candidate
  • ‘By and For’ organisations with over £500,000 annual turnover - £2,250 per candidate
  • ‘By and For’ organisations with a turnover under £500,000 - £2,000 per candidate


~APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR 4th COHORT STARTING SEPTEMBER~


If you would like to find out more or book please contact our training team
Email: training@awrc.org.uk
Call us: +44 20 8961 6549

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