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Supporting LGBT+ people and domestic abuse

Free online training for Sheffield workers run by IDAS domestic abuse charity. 

Members of the LGBT+ community face additional challenges when domestic abuse is present. This can also result in LGBT+ victims remaining hidden.

  • Understand the legislation around and signs and indicators of domestic abuse and coercive control​
  • Explore the definitions of sexual orientations and gender identities​
  • Enhanced understanding of the specific challenges and barriers facing LGBT+ people in domestic abuse​
  • Understanding of how to support LGBT+ clients experiencing domestic abuse and the local services available