H.O.P.E Employer VAWG Series 2026-27
Recognise. Respond. Refer.
Join H.O.P.E Training & Consultancy for a series of practical, employer-focused sessions on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). Designed for HR professionals, line managers, business owners, and workplace wellbeing leads, each session equips you with the knowledge and confidence to recognise the signs, respond safely, and refer to the right support.
In-Person Evening Sessions
Venue: 3 Little Birds, Leicester
Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm (Doors open 5.45pm)
Includes: Food, refreshments and networking with local support providers.
| Session | Date | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Stalking: Recognising the Risk in the Workplace | Tuesday 24 November 2026 | • Recognise the common behaviours and patterns of stalking, including digital and workplace-based stalking.
• Understand the impact of stalking on employees’ safety, wellbeing and performance. • Respond appropriately and safely when an employee discloses stalking. • Refer employees to specialist support services and understand the legal protections available. |
| Sexual Harassment in the Workplace | Tuesday 23 February 2027 | • Recognise what constitutes sexual harassment, including subtle and often-overlooked behaviours.
• Understand employers’ legal duties, including the duty to prevent sexual harassment. • Respond to disclosures and complaints with confidence, sensitivity and fairness. • Refer to appropriate internal and external support and help build a workplace culture of prevention. |
| Controlling and Coercive Behaviour | Tuesday 18 May 2027 | • Recognise the signs of controlling and coercive behaviour and how it may present in the workplace.
• Understand how coercive control affects an employee’s attendance, finances and wellbeing. • Respond safely to disclosures without increasing risk to the employee. • Refer to specialist domestic abuse services and implement appropriate workplace safety measures. |
Online Lunch & Learn Sessions (Microsoft Teams)
Time: 12.00pm – 1.00pm
Bite-size sessions you can join from your desk—perfect for busy teams.
| Session | Date | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Stalking Awareness | Wednesday 3 December 2026 | • Recognise the key warning signs of stalking behaviour.
• Understand the risks stalking poses to employees at and around the workplace. • Know the first steps to take when an employee raises a concern and where to refer for specialist support. |
| Sexual Harassment in the Workplace | Thursday 25 February 2027 | • Recognise sexual harassment in its many forms, from inappropriate comments to online conduct.
• Understand your responsibilities as an employer or manager. • Know how to respond to concerns appropriately and refer individuals to the right support. |
| Controlling and Coercive Behaviour | Tuesday 18 May 2027 | • Recognise coercive control and its warning signs in colleagues and employees.
• Understand why leaving an abusive relationship is not simple, and how the workplace can be a vital source of support. • Know how to respond supportively and refer individuals to specialist domestic abuse services. |
About EIDA
The Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (known as EIDA – pronounced ‘eye-duh’) supports large and small organisations that together represent more than 25% of the UK workforce, to take effective action on domestic abuse.
Only through greater awareness, relationship building and the sharing of best practice can we make a systemic change to domestic abuse in the UK. EIDA believes that every employer has an important role in making change happen.
Join EIDA – EIDA to change and save the lives of people in your workplace affected by domestic abuse.
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