Toward a Safe Place (TASP) is specialised training designed to build the knowledge and skills of workers supporting LGBTIQA+ people experiencing family and domestic violence and abuse. This workshop explores the dynamics of family and domestic violence and abuse within LGBTIQA+ relationships and communities, including the unique forms of abuse experienced, systemic limitations and discrimination, lack of inclusive services and barriers that impact on access to appropriate support.
It combines research, lived-experience perspectives, and practical service-delivery insights. Participants build a deeper understanding of how services and support workers can recognise, respond safely, respectfully, and effectively support people experiencing violence.
Delivered by experienced facilitators, the workshop provides a thoughtful and practical space for reflection, learning and professional development.
This workshop can be delivered as:
Following the workshop, participants will have:
Services play a critical role in supporting people experiencing family and domestic violence and abuse. However, when systems are not inclusive or responsive to diverse experiences, LGBTIQA+ people may struggle to access appropriate support.
This training helps organisations strengthen their capacity to recognise and respond to domestic and family violence within LGBTIQA+ communities.
