Announcements – Addressing Domestic Abuse

From Survival to Innovation: Ask Joan

04/03/2026 by Addressing Domestic Abuse

From survival to innovation: Ask Joan Issue 2 of Spotlight Report now available

Appointment of New Non-Executive Director

24/02/2026 by Addressing Domestic Abuse

Appointment of New Non-Executive Director Winton Keenen QPM, DL is a highly respected strategic leader with more than 38 years of public service across policing, security and public protection. As former Chief Constable of Northumbria Police – one of the UK’s largest forces – he led major organisational change while strengthening safeguarding, victim support and community safety. ADA are very pleased to have Winton accept … Read more

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations

24/02/202621/02/2026 by Addressing Domestic Abuse

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations We have had requests to access our Domestic Abuse and Housing Toolkit that Scottish Federation of Housing Associations commissioned us to produce. Please get in touch if you have any queries.

Client Feedback

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"