The aim of this course is to equip participants to engage thoughtfully and proactively with the issue of domestic abuse and those affected.
This course must be undertaken by:
- Anyone holding the bishop’s licence, commission, authorisation, or permission (including clergy, PtO, readers, LLMs) or serving as an officer of the bishop.
- Anyone (volunteers and employees) working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults, including Bishops Visitors and Pastoral Visitors.
- Safeguarding officers/safeguarding leads including designated safeguarding person in a religious community.
- Pre-ordination or licence students, prior to ordination/licensing.
The Raising Awareness of Domestic Abuse training can be completed online via the National Safeguarding Training Portal. You will need to register an account in order to complete the training.
For an understanding of what level of training is required for your role, please visit the Safeguarding Training requirements guide on the Learning Hub. Alternatively, please contact your Church/Parish/Benefice Lead recruiter.
Complete the training
Click the bright yellow button below to be directed to the National Safeguarding Training Portal.
If you have any problems with your training portal account, please use the email elearning@mail.safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org to get assistance with your enquiry. Please note, this site is run by the National Safeguarding Team and not the Diocese of Salisbury.