25 September 2025 – 26 March 2026
DOMESTIC ABUSE LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
Domestic can happen to anyone — regardless of age, background, ethnicity, gender identity, sex, religion or sexual orientation. The police receive a domestic abuse-related call every 30 seconds.
1 in 4 women in England and Wales will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime. The harmful impacts of domestic abuse on survivors can affect their mental health, physical wellbeing and family safety
Approximately 1 in 7 children in the UK have been exposed to domestic abuse. It is vital to recognise that these children do not simply ‘witness’ domestic abuse; they are recognised in law as victims in their own right. Domestic abuse can profoundly affect a child’s development, behaviour, health, education, and overall wellbeing, with impacts that can last into adulthood.
To help professionals respond to domestic abuse, the IOW Safeguarding Children Partnership, IOW Safeguarding Adults Board, and IOW Domestic Abuse Partnership Board are offering a new suite of FREE domestic abuse courses. These courses are designed for anyone working with children, families, or adults at risk on the Island.
Also available are:
- Domestic Abuse: Violence in pregnancy and the impact on baby brain development eLearning.
- Dragonfly Champion FREE Domestic Abuse Awareness Workshop
Coming soon:
- Domestic Abuse and Older People/Caring Responsibilities
Visit https://www.iowscp.org.uk/training for bookings links
To book this learning, you will need an account for the Isle of Wight Council’s Learning Hub.
To request a Learning Hub account, or update your account details, please Email the IWC Learning and Development team
The IOWSCP provides fully funded training. All courses have a set number of places available and so all individuals must book a ticket. If you need to cancel your place, please do so on the Learning Hub at least 48 hours before the course so your place can be offered to someone else. We understand that there may be occasions where at the last minute you are not able to attend. If this is the case, we ask that you still notify us at scp@iow.gov.uk