NIDAS

Stalking & Harassment (FULL)
2025-12-12 09:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | https://nidasnorfolk.co.uk/event/stalking-harassment/
The purpose of the NIDAS Stalking and Harassment training is to raise awareness and develop understanding in relation to how stalking and harassment is used to perpetrate domestic abuse.
Learning Aims

To understand the prevalence of stalking and harassment ​
To be able to understand and recognise the behaviours that underpin stalking, harassment, and coercive control and the differences between them​.
To understand the legislation that covers these offences, including the DA Act 2021​
To understand the impact on victims​
To understand why stalking and harassment are so dangerous and the links to domestic homicides​.
To know how to respond, including risk assessing, safety planning, evidence gathering and legal protections that can be put in place to protect victims.

NIDAS Annual Conference 2025 - 'Domestic Abuse and Intersectionality'
2025-11-21 09:30 - 16:30 | Wymondham Rugby Club, Bray Drive, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0GQ, United Kingdom
November 21st 2025 9.30am – 4.30pm @ Wymondham Rugby Club (Lacon’s bar) Norfolk NR18 0GQ Registration closed
We are delighted to invite you to our NIDAS Annual Conference this year. We have some wonderful speakers on the subject of Domestic Abuse and Intersectionality. We hope you will find this a wonderful place to network with other Domestic Abuse Champions and add to your learning.
We have limited places and therefore no more than 2 people per organisation will be able to attend. Your name will be placed on a waiting list and we will let you know you if you have been successful in gaining a place by 21st October 2025.
Lunch will be provided and we will cater for vegetarians and vegans. If you have any other specific dietary requirements, we ask that you bring your own lunch please. Refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
Agenda
09:30am – Welcome and arrival refreshments

10.00am – Michelle Frazer – NIDAS Service Manager to open conference.

10:10am Dr Mirna Guha – Deputy Head at the School for Humanities and Social Sciences, Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge.
‘Gossip and Domestic Abuse: Insights from the lived experiences and intersectional vulnerabilities of Asian-heritage women in East England’

10:55am Diverse Communities IDVA, Rachelle – Role in NIDAS

11:05am H.O.P.E Training & Consultancy – Meena Kumari, founder and director of H.O.P.E Training & Consultancy
‘Navigating complex systems’ (racialised communities and cultural competence)‘

11:50am COMFORT BREAK
12:05pm NIDAS Disabilities IDVA, Sarah – Role in NIDAS

12:15pm SignHealth – Catherine Cooper – Domestic Abuse Navigator
Domestic Abuse in the Deaf community’
12:55pm LUNCH
1:35pm Older Person’s IDVA, Jo – Role in NIDAS

1:45 pm Age UK Norfolk – Ann Donkin – CEO

‘How domestic abuse uniquely affects older people ‘
2:25pm Recovery Programmes @ NIDAS – Kayleigh

2:30pm MAP (Mancroft Advice Project) Norfolk – Richard Gallard – Generalist Advisor/DA Champion

‘Domestic abuse and younger people with mental ill-health’
3:10pm COMFORT BREAK
3:25pm NIDAS LGBTQ+ IDVA – Cibele

‘Intersectionality and the role of the NIDAS LGBT IDVA within the community’
4:00pm Q&A with Panel
4:30pm – Close
** Please ensure you are able to attend this event before you register and add it to your calendar whilst awaiting to hear if you have successfully gained a place. Due to the high cost of providing this event, any cancellations will need to be made at least 14 days prior to 21st November 2025 (deadline 07/11/25) or your organisation will incur a cost of £40.

Domestic Abuse, Stalking & Harassment (DASH) Training
2025-11-03 09:30 - 13:30 | https://nidasnorfolk.co.uk/event/domestic-abuse-stalking-harassment-dash-training/
The purpose of the NIDAS Domestic Abuse, Stalking & Harassment (DASH) training is to provide an understanding and enhance awareness of how to identify, assess and respond to risk when someone is experiencing domestic abuse.
Learning Aims

GDPR Guidance for professionals​
Risk Assessment Key Stages​
An introduction to the DASH: Domestic Abuse Stalking, Harassment and Honour Based Abuse Risk Assessment Tool​
An introduction to the MARAC referral form
Explore National Case Studies

40 places available. Once successfully booked, you will be emailed a link to the meeting before it begins.

Male Victims: Breaking the Silence
2025-10-15 09:30 - 12:30 | Teams
Male Victims – Online Learning Event
09:30am Introduction
09:35am Luke Martin – Male Experiences of Domestic Abuse and Recovery – Q&A
10:35am Break
10:50am RESPECT – Tanisha Jnagel – Men’s Advice Line – Toolkit – Barriers to Reporting – Q&A
11:50am NIDAS – Specialist Male IDVA– How NIDAS support Male Victims of Domestic Abuse
12:30pm Close

Honour Based Abuse, Female Genital Mutilation and Forced Marriage
2025-10-01 09:30 - 12:30 | https://nidasnorfolk.co.uk/event/honour-based-abuse-female-genital-mutilation-and-forced-marriage/
The purpose of the NIDAS HBA/HBV, FGM & Forced Marriage training is to provide awareness and understanding of Honour based abuse/violence (HBA/HBV), Forced Marriage (FM) and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
Learning Aims

To understand Honour-Based Abuse, Forced Marriage and Female Genital Mutilation​
To look at national and local prevalence​
To be confident in identifying and reporting these forms of domestic abuse​
To have an understanding of the impact of these forms of abuse​
To gain knowledge of the law around HBA/FM and FGM​
To have an understanding of local and national support services​

Shining the Light: Exposing Coercion & Control
2025-09-23 09:30 - 12:30 | Teams
Coercive Control: Online Learning Event – FULL
09:30am – Introduction
09:35am – Luke Hart – What Coercive Control is – Personal Story – Q&A
10:35am – Dr Emma Katz – The Impact of Coercive Control on Children – Q&A
11:35am – Break
11:45am – Sue Penna – Recovery from Coercive Control – Q&A
12:30pm – Close

Domestic Abuse and Children
2025-09-16 09:30 - 12:30 | https://nidasnorfolk.co.uk/event/domestic-abuse-and-children/
The purpose of the NIDAS Domestic Abuse & Children Training is to provide an understanding and enhance awareness of the impact domestic abuse has on Children and the barriers they face when seeking support.
Learning Aims

To understand the prevalence of children and young people experiencing domestic abuse​
To understand the impact of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and children​
To understand the impact of domestic abuse on children from pre-birth onwards and the connection with trauma​
To recognise the signs and symptoms of trauma in children and young people​
To understand how to respond to disclosures of domestic abuse​
To be aware of support services available​

40 places available. Once successfully booked, you will be emailed a link to the meeting before it begins.
We’re fully booked!Thank you for the amazing response. All spots are currently taken – we hope to see you at the next event!

Thank you for the amazing response. All spots are currently taken – we hope to see you at the next event!

Technology Facilitated Abuse
2025-07-14 09:30 - 11:00 | https://nidasnorfolk.co.uk/event/technology-facilitated-abuse/
The purpose of the NIDAS Technology Facilitated Abuse training is to provide awareness and understanding of how technology can be used to perpetrate domestic abuse.
Learning Aims

Learn what technology facilitated is and why people use digital tools to cause harm
Understand the ways technology can be used to control and abuse
Have an awareness of the equipment/devices/digital techniques used to coerce and stalk
How to recognise when someone may be being coerced/stalked with the use of technology.
Understand the impact of technology facilitated abuse.
What support is available for someone being harmed by the use of technology.

40 places available. Once successfully booked, you will be emailed a link to the meeting before it begins.
Thank you for the amazing response. All spots are currently taken – we hope to see you at the next event!

NIDAS Domestic Abuse Champions Learning Event - From 'Report to Court' - Domestic Abuse & The Criminal Justice System
2025-06-25 09:30 - 13:00 | https://nidasnorfolk.co.uk/event/nidas-domestic-abuse-champions-learning-event-from-report-to-court-domestic-abuse-the-criminal-justice-system/
Theme
This session will shine a spotlight on how survivors of domestic abuse interact with the criminal justice system—and the critical role a Court IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor) plays in supporting them throughout that journey.
Agenda
09:30am – Introduction
09:40am – An introduction to Clare’s Law
09:50am – Norfolk Police – Reporting the crime, their processes and response
10.30am – The Crown Prosecution Service – Their role and The Code and Charging decisions
11.10am – Break
11:25am – Witness Service – how they support witnesses/victims at court
12:55pm – Role of Court IDVA
12:30pm – Q & A
12:45pm – Close

Domestic Abuse and Older People
2025-06-06 10:30 - 12:30 | https://nidasnorfolk.co.uk/event/domestic-abuse-and-older-people/
Description
The purpose of the NIDAS Domestic Abuse and Older People training is to provide awareness and understanding of the impact domestic abuse has on older people and the barriers they face when seeking support.
Learning Aims

To recognize the signs and symptoms of domestic abuse in older people
To look at national and local prevalence
To understand the barriers facing older people in disclosing abuse
Know what to do if you are worried about an older person experiencing domestic abuse
Have knowledge of local and national specialist support agencies

40 places available. Once successfully booked, you will be emailed a link to the meeting before it begins.

Male Victims of Abuse
2025-05-22 09:30 - 11:30 | https://nidasnorfolk.co.uk/event/male-victims-of-abuse/
Thank you for the amazing response. All spots are currently taken – we hope to see you at the next event!

The purpose of the NIDAS Male Victims of Abuse Training is to provide an understanding and enhance awareness on the impact domestic abuse has on male victims and the additional barrier male victims face when seeking support.
Learning Aims

The prevalence of Domestic Abuse against men in the UK​
Factors which contribute to Domestic Abuse against Men​
Indicators of Domestic Abuse against men.​
Tactics of female perpetrators within intimate partner abuse.​
Identify National and Local Support Services for male victims.

40 places available. Once successfully booked, you will be emailed a link to the meeting before it begins.
