Cuckooing Through the Lens of Multiple Disadvantage
This two-hour training explores cuckooing through a safeguarding and trauma-informed lens, with a particular focus on how women experiencing multiple disadvantage are targeted. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the links between cuckooing, county lines, domestic abuse, and coercive control, as well as the legal frameworks that apply to these situations.
Description
Cuckooing is an increasingly prevalent form of criminal exploitation where perpetrators take over the homes of vulnerable individuals to facilitate illegal activity such as drug supply, organised crime, and sexual exploitation. It is frequently misidentified as anti-social behaviour, leading to responses that can unintentionally criminalise victims and increase the risk of homelessness.
The session will support housing, safeguarding and frontline professionals to recognise the signs of cuckooing, distinguish exploitation from tenancy breach, and respond in ways that prioritise victim safety while disrupting perpetrator behaviour. Practical guidance will be provided on trauma-informed engagement, multi-agency safeguarding responses, and how organisations can shift from enforcement-led approaches to survivor-centred practice.
This training includes an interactive case study discussion to help participants apply learning to real-world scenarios.
Level
Skills course
Please note: This is a skills course so ideally delegates will have attended domestic abuse awareness training.
Location
Live online training is delivered via Teams using Mentimeter.
Who is this course for?
This course has been designed specifically for professionals who work with women who may be experiencing multiple disadvantage from any sector, including:
- Frontline professionals in housing and homelessness services
- Health and social care
- Specialist domestic abuse services
- Criminal justice and probation professionals
How does this fit with DAHA Accreditation?
How does this fit with DAHA Accreditation?
Are you a DAHA member?
DAHA membership discount on Group Bookings = 10% Accredited/Accreditation Members and 5% Affiliated Members
Costs and Cancellations
DAHA members enjoy discounts on group bookings: 10% for Accredited/Accreditation Members and 5% for Affiliated Members.
Open courses:
£65 per delegate.
Group bookings:
Third Sector/Voluntary/Charity:
Virtual/online: £500
In-person: £650* (up to 25 delegates)
*Cost includes course facilitator travel expenses
Public Sector/Statutory (Local Authorities):
Virtual/online: £700
All online training fees are for up to 20 delegates (minimum 6 delegates to run a course).
DAHA prefer to cap online attendance at 20 to ensure all delegates feel able to fully engage. However, we can accommodate a maximum of 5 additional delegates upon request at a cost of £65 pp
Cancellations post-agreement
Please refer to the terms and conditions within the website before you book
Course Timings
A one module course over two hours.
What will delegates receive as part of this course?
- A Delegate Pack
- Training Certificate