Seminars and briefings to sharpen your practice
Our expert training equips you with the tools to respond to domestic abuse. Whatever your role, build your skills and take action. Explore our online and in-person sessions below — free if you volunteer or work in Nottingham city or Nottinghamshire.
Learning that reflects real practice
Our seminars and briefings are led by trainers and experts with direct experience of domestic abuse and sexual violence work – not generic training repackaged for the sector. Sessions are short, focused, and built around the issues professionals are actually encountering, from technology-facilitated abuse to the needs of specific communities. Each one is designed to leave you with something you can use straight away, whether that’s a new way of spotting risk or a deeper understanding of a group you support.
- Delivered by specialists working in the field.
- Focused sessions on emerging and specialist topics.
- Open to professionals across sectors — no previous training required.
- Booked individually via Eventbrite.
What you’ll gain from our training
Domestic abuse and sexual violence show up across every service and sector – often in ways that aren’t immediately obvious. Our training helps professionals recognise the signs earlier, respond with confidence, and know where to turn for support or referral. You don’t need a background in this work to benefit: our sessions are designed for anyone whose role brings them into contact with people who may be affected, whether that’s directly or as a colleague, manager, or commissioner.
Many professionals tell us that our sessions changed how they approach conversations with the people they work with – helping them ask better questions, spot risk sooner, and feel less alone in handling difficult disclosures. Others use our training to build safer, more informed services, from safeguarding policy to frontline practice.
Whether you attend a single seminar or build a longer-term relationship with us through repeat sessions, you’ll come away with practical tools, current thinking, and a clearer sense of your role in keeping people safe.
Training trusted across the sector
Frequently asked questions
Got a question about booking, cost, or what to expect? We’ve pulled together some quick answers below – if you can’t find what you need, just get in touch.
How do I book onto a seminar or briefing?
All our seminars and briefings are booked through Eventbrite. Find the session you’re interested in, book your place, and you’ll get confirmation and joining details straight away.
Do I need experience in this area to attend?
No. Our seminars and briefings are open to any professional, whatever your background or experience level.
Is there a cost to attend?
Sessions are generally free for professionals and volunteers based in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, unless stated otherwise. Any charges will always be shown on the Eventbrite listing.
Can I request a topic that isn’t currently listed?
Yes. Get in touch and let us know what you’re looking for — we may already have something suitable, or can build a session around it.
Looking for training built around your team?
If our seminars and briefings don’t quite fit what your team needs, we can design bespoke training around your service, sector, or specific challenge. We’ve delivered sessions for schools, healthcare teams, police, housing providers, and community groups — tailoring the content, length, and format to suit.
- Sessions tailored to your sector or service
- Flexible length and format, in person or online
- Delivered by specialists with direct sector experience
- Suitable for teams of any size