Working with male victims of domestic abuse (Trainer-led course)
This 2-day training course is designed to support frontline workers who work with male victims of domestic abuse.
The course will provide learners with a thorough understanding of the domestic abuse experiences of male victims and the barriers to their help-seeking.
Learners will use case studies of male victims from different backgrounds to understand the needs of men and develop skills to support them.
The course will provide ample time for practicing with Respect's assessment toolkit that learners can adapt to use in their workplace.
Learning objectives
- Outline key terms/concepts and legislation around domestic abuse and coercive control.
- Describe the domestic abuse experiences of men and their help-seeking barriers.
- Identify additional challenges and help-seeking barriers for GBT* men or men from specific ethnic backgrounds.
- Use skills in assessing the risks to and needs of male victims, using Respect's "who is doing what to whom and with what consequences" model and the assessment tools from Respect's Toolkit.
- Develop appropriate and safe responses to male victims.
Dates
27 and 28 January 2026 (09:30-16:00) book here
Working with male victims of domestic abuse (self-paced, non-Trainer-led)
This self-paced training course is designed to help frontline workers support male victims of domestic abuse.
Participants will identify the domestic abuse experiences of male victims and the barriers to help-seeking, and learn how to use the Respect Toolkit for Work with Male Victims of Domestic Abuse, so they can better meet the needs of the men they work with. This training course is CPD-accredited (March 2020).
Please note that this interactive, dynamic training is conducted on an online learning platform and is self-paced - it is not trainer-led. The course should take around 6 - 8 hours to complete. The content of this training has been organised into small units, making learning effective and enjoyable.
Learners will have access to the training platform for 1 month following their enrolment.
Learning objectives
- Develop understanding of key terms/concepts and legislation;
- Understand the domestic abuse experiences of men and their help-seeking barriers;
- Identify additional challenges and help-seeking barriers for GBT* men or men from specific ethnic backgrounds;
- Develop skills in assessing the risks to and needs of male victims, using Respect's "who is doing what to whom and with what consequences" model and the assessment tools (brief and longer) from Respect's Toolkit.
- Gain skills in responding appropriately to male victims.
Prior domestic abuse awareness training or work experience is essential.
Dates
Rolling access - the course is self-paced with no Trainer input. Book here
