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Written question asked by Jonathan Ashworth (Labour) on Friday, 14 October 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 October 2022 (named day). It was answered by Baroness Prentis of Banbury (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 October 2022 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Jobcentres: Training

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what training has been provided on domestic abuse to Job Centre Plus staff in the last two years.

Answer

All work coaches receive mandatory training developed and reviewed by domestic abuse partner organisations. Each site has access to their District Provision Toolkit which enables colleagues to support with complex needs. At a local level, Jobcentres have link and local agreements with a network of charities with whom we work in partnership to provide support for victims of domestic abuse.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
63200
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Jobcentres Domestic abuse Training
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk