Soteria Domestic Abuse Consultancy

Build Confidence. Strengthen Practice.

Training & Workshops

Soteria delivers high-quality, bespoke training for organisations at every stage of their domestic abuse response. All sessions are practical, evidence-based, and rooted in lived experience and professional excellence.

Grounded in Real Experience

Every session is informed by direct experience of domestic abuse services, not just theory. Participants get practical insight they can use immediately.

Survivor-Centred Throughout

Training is designed with survivors in mind at every stage. The goal is not compliance. It is genuinely better outcomes for the people your organisation serves.

Tailored to Your Context

No two organisations are the same. Soteria takes time to understand your workforce, your sector, and your specific challenges before designing any training.

Engaging & Reflective

Sessions are interactive and reflective, not death by PowerPoint. Participants are encouraged to think critically and connect learning to their own practice.

Domestic Abuse Awareness & Identification

Frontline staff & volunteers Half day or full day

A foundational course for anyone working with people who may be experiencing domestic abuse. Participants leave with a clear understanding of what domestic abuse is, how to recognise it, and how to respond safely and sensitively.

Learning outcomes

Understanding the nature and dynamics of domestic abuse
Recognising signs and indicators across different contexts
How to have a safe, non-judgemental conversation
Signposting and referral pathways
Understanding the impact of trauma on disclosure
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Trauma-Informed Practice

All staff levels Full day or two half days

This course goes beyond awareness to help staff and organisations understand what trauma-informed practice really means and how to embed it in their day-to-day work. Practical, reflective, and grounded in real experience.

Learning outcomes

What trauma is and how it affects behaviour and engagement
The principles of trauma-informed practice
Applying a trauma lens to your role and organisation
Avoiding re-traumatisation in professional interactions
Building a trauma-informed team culture
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Safe Enquiry & Risk Assessment

Frontline practitioners Half day

Designed for practitioners who need to ask about domestic abuse as part of their role. This course builds confidence in safe enquiry, risk identification, and using risk assessment tools effectively.

Learning outcomes

When and how to ask about domestic abuse safely
Understanding and using DASH risk assessment
Identifying high-risk indicators
Multi-agency information sharing and safeguarding
Documentation and record keeping
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Leadership & Management Development

Managers & senior leaders Full day or bespoke programme

For managers and leaders who want to strengthen their organisation's domestic abuse response from the top. This session focuses on strategic leadership, creating safe cultures, and embedding best practice across teams.

Learning outcomes

Leading a trauma-informed organisation
Supporting staff who work with survivors
Developing and reviewing domestic abuse policies
Accountability and governance frameworks
Commissioning and quality assurance
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Bespoke Workshops

Any team or organisation Tailored to your needs

Not every organisation needs an off-the-shelf course. Soteria designs and delivers bespoke workshops built around your specific context, workforce, and challenges, from housing teams to healthcare settings to corporate environments.

Learning outcomes

Fully tailored content for your sector and team
Flexible format, in-person, online, or hybrid
Pre-session consultation to understand your needs
Post-session resources and follow-up support
Option for ongoing consultancy alongside training
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How Training is Delivered

In-House

Training delivered directly to your team — at your premises or a venue of your choice. Ideal for organisations wanting to train multiple staff at once.

Online

Live, interactive sessions delivered via video conferencing. Fully engaging and practical — not just a webinar. Accessible for remote or dispersed teams.

Bespoke Programmes

Multi-session programmes designed around your organisation's specific development needs. Can combine training with ongoing consultancy support.

Ready to book training for your team?

Get in touch to discuss your training needs. Soteria will work with you to design the right session for your team, your sector, and your goals.