Housing and Domestic Abuse: An Immersive Training Course

• Wednesday 27 November
• 9.30am to 4pm
• The Skainos Centre, 239 Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1AF
• Book your place here

The Frontline Network are delighted to offer this brand-new, in-person training Housing and Domestic Abuse: An Immersive Training Course, coproduced by Housing Rights Northern Ireland in partnership with North Downs Women's Aid.

About this Course

Through an immersive Virtual Reality experience, and accompanying training module, this course builds the empathy, awareness and skills needed to support people experiencing domestic abuse with their housing issues.

Over the last 6 months, Housing Rights’ participation team has worked closely with a group of women who have first-hand experience of domestic abuse and homelessness to design and develop this interactive course.

At the heart of the course is a Virtual Reality film, based on the women’s experiences of domestic abuse and homelessness. You’ll be put into the shoes of a woman seeking help with her housing. You’ll hear her thoughts, see things from her perspective and get an insight into her experience of accessing support.

After watching the film, trainees will then take part in a facilitated discussion to give them a chance to reflect on what they have seen.

The 2nd aspect of the course will be a specialist housing and domestic abuse training module. This will be delivered by Housing Rights and Women’s Aid and will cover:

1. Identifying the signs of domestic abuse and how to best support and signpost

2. Identifying housing options available to those who have experienced domestic abuse including how to use relevant housing case law, policy and legislation to ensure these women have a positive experience and a safe home.

Who Can Attend

Training is for frontline workers based in Northern Ireland who support people experiencing homelessness.

To register you must use a valid work email address. Registering using a personal email address will mean your ticket will be returned.

Please ensure you have agreed with line manager to take time off work to attend this training event.

If tickets are sold out, please add your name to the waiting list. With sufficient demand shown we may seek to rebook.

On the Day

Training will take place in-person at: Housing Rights Training Room, Newtownards Road, Belfast, BT4 1AF

Snacks and refreshments will be provided for on the day, however attendees will need to provide their own lunches.

Course will run between 9.30am and 4pm.

We understand that some participants may find the film distressing and we will have a Women’s Aid staff member available to talk to anyone who wishes to avail of support on the day. Participants can also opt out of watching the film should they wish to.