Training for professionals

What we can offer:

A regular programme of informative online sessions for professionals (women and men) - our Winter 2025 programme will be available soon. Please email [email protected] to be added to our mailing list.
Domestic abuse training/workshops for professionals working in the NHS, education, police, family centres and other similar agencies.
Harmful Practices (forced marriage, honour based abuse and FGM) training workshops for professionals via local Safeguarding Children’s Boards, the Luton and Dunstable Hospital, colleges, schools, family centres and the police.
Masterclass sessions for the legal sector (lawyers, magistrates, prosecutors, police and others) covering issues such as stalking, harassment, controlling and coercive behaviour.
Consultancy and training services for public sector organisations (e.g. helping to develop policy, embed models of best practice or develop new services to meet gaps in current provision).
Event support – e.g. working with organisations to organise and promote events which focus on the key issues affecting women and girls in the region.

Why join us

It’s estimated that over 4 in 5 victims of partner abuse do not report it to police. Of those reported, only 15% result in a conviction.
85% of domestic abuse victims seek help at least 5 times before getting the support they need.
One in two women aged 16-21 have experienced controlling behaviour in an intimate relationship but over a third of this group admit they don’t know who to turn to for help.

It is our firm belief that violent, abusive and harmful behaviours against women and girls in our community can and should be prevented wherever possible. Where that doesn’t happen, we want instances to be caught at the earliest opportunity with victims given access to the very best levels of support.

To achieve this, our community as a whole needs to improve both the opportunities women and girls have to make disclosures, and the way those disclosures are handled. We know that this is not an easy task so that's why we've developed this series of training and consultancy services - to help professionals working in key sectors to play their part.

Cost

Because we realise how important this work is, some of our basic training services are provided free of charge to professionals working in Luton and Bedfordshire. If you’re able to make a small donation that is always really appreciated. However, as a small organisation with limited capacity, we do have to make a charge for advanced and intensive training or consultancy services.

We try our best to make costs as affordable as possible and are happy to quote for a programme of work that meets your needs.

Find out more

Please send a brief summary of the type of training or consultancy work you are interested in to [email protected]

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What we do

Luton All Women’s Centre (LAWC) has been supporting women and girls living in Luton and Bedfordshire since the early 1990s. Offering a wide-range of advisory, information, practical and holistic support services, our aim is to challenge gender inequality and empower women and girls to enjoy lives that are safer, healthier and fairer.
Jobs

LAWC is an organisation run by women for women. Our purpose – ‘Challenging gender inequality, creating a safer, healthier and more equal society for women in Luton and Bedfordshire’. If you are passionate about working with women, have the skills or experience we’re looking for and want to make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you. Take a look at our current opportunities.
Counselling

Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, abuse, bereavement or any other distressing issue in your life, it can be easy to feel alone or that everything has moved beyond your point of control. Counselling provides the opportunity to talk with someone about how you’re feeling in a wholly supportive, confidential and non-judgemental environment. At Luton All Women’s Centre, professional counselling is an ongoing and vital part of the holistic support we offer to our clients.
Domestic abuse

Almost 30% of women in England and Wales say they have experienced domestic violence/abuse since the age of 16. If you are affected by this issue, Luton All Women's Centre is there to help.
Make a referral

If you’re a professional and think someone you’re supporting could benefit from any of the services we provide at Luton All Women’s Centre, the team would be happy to hear from you.
Health and wellbeing

The importance of maintaining good physical health, mental health and general wellbeing cannot be over-emphasised. For the women we support at Luton All Women's Centre, such things aren't always easy. Our centre provides a wide range of services which aim to help vulnerable women in Luton with this area of their lives.
Other groups

Luton All Women's Centre offers a range of support groups for women whose health and wellbeing have been affected by various life-events - including childhood sexual abuse and bereavement.
Essential information

Take a look at all the essential information you need to know about Luton All Women's Centre, such as our normal opening times, facilities and accessibility information.
Volunteer with us

Volunteering with LAWC is a fantastic way for you use your skills, expertise and time for good, to support the vital work we carry out and to become a hugely valued member of our great team! Take a look at our current opportunities.
Help with domestic abuse

Local and national information and support around domestic abuse