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Issue 4 (27th June 2026)

A strategic ‘win-win’: Harnessing the power of partnerships to unlock the private sector, slash TA costs, and support survivors of domestic abuse
By Jack Madge

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Issue 3 (April 2026)

You Can’t Bid Because You’re in the Red: How Allocation Policies Can Affect Domestic Abuse Survivors with Housing-Related Debt
By Dr Mel Nowicki, Professor Katherine Brickell & Stephanie Morphew

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Issue 2 (March 2026)

From survival to innovation: How my journey led to the creation of ‘Ask Joan’
By Katy Longhurst, Ask Joan

Katy bravely shares her lived experience of domestic abuse and stalking, her account is impactive and upsetting so please be aware of the content and your environment before reading.

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Issue 1 (February 2026)

Intimate partner violence and abuse among men who have sex with men.
By Dr Rachael Giles-Haigh, Professor Gavin E. Oxburgh & Dr Ruth Lewis, Northumbria University, UK

Issue 1 (February 2026)Download

Client Feedback

April 2026

"The case studies and cases experienced in professional capacity that were referred to were really helpful at bringing this to life"

April 2026

"Presenters (Debs and Kelly) were both really knowledgeable and engaging."

April 2026

"Really well delivered -articulately and insightfully done. Both Kelly and Deborah very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the subject which makes it more impactful"

April 2026

"Very useful session. Took more away from it than just dealing with survivors / victims of Domestic Abuse but more generally as lots of different types of trauma victims we encounter daily"

April 2026

"I have received a lot of DA training in the past but none included the trauma and the behaviours surrounding the trauma and how best to deal with it. Excellent training."

January 2026

“Southside Housing Association had recently signed up to the Chartered Institute of Housing’s ‘Make a Stand’ pledge. Their knowledge and passion around how housing associations can tackle domestic abuse was outstanding”

January 2026

"It was a really important and insightful session…thank you Kelly and Debs for the content and delivery there were so many takeaways…"

January 2026

"Fantastic session filled with common sense solutions…thank you for such an inspirational start to the year."

November/December 2025

"Thanks for the opportunity to be part of this session – it was informative, engaging and will genuinely strengthen my practice going forward"

November/December 2025

"I found it all very impactive"

November/December 2025

"What resonated most was seeing that the approach taken by the trainers reflects the work being done by professionals in the field. It offered valuable context and a broader understanding of systemic challenges. Domestic abuse is often difficult to convey to those who haven't experienced it first hand, particularly the profound loss of power victims face, and the training represented this reality very effectively."

November/December 2025

"Great learning course, Kelly and Debs were excellent throughout"

November/December 2025

"What resonated most was seeing the approach taken by trainers (Debs and Kelly) and that it reflects the work being done by professionals in the field. It offered valuable context and a broader understanding of systemic challenges."

November/December 2025

"Domestic abuse is often difficult to convey to those who haven't experienced it first hand, particularly the profound loss of power victims face, the training represented this reality very effectively."

November/December 2025

"This was by far the best domestic abuse training I've attended…the focus on the housing context was especially helpful and relevant to my work"

November/December 2025

"It was very impactive to learn about financial abuse and ways to respond to this as it is something I often see in my role"

October 2025

"As a survivor of domestic abuse myself, I felt the way the session was delivered very sensitive and empathetic towards any victims who may be in the room. I felt the content was not delivered with "shock value" or distressing detail but in a professional, calm and reassuring manner."

October 2025

"I really enjoyed your session and would love to see more of these in the future."

October 2025

"Really clear and well presented"