Become an Ask and Act Trainer
“Ask and Act” is a process of targeted enquiry to be practiced across the Public Service to identify violence against women, domestic abuse, and sexual violence. The term ‘targeted enquiry’ describes the recognition of indicators of violence against women, domestic abuse, and sexual violence as a prompt for a professional to ask their client whether they have been affected by any of these issues.
Ask and Act aims:
- To increase identification of those experiencing violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence;
- To offer referrals and interventions for those identified which provide specialist support based on the risk and need of the client;
- To begin to create a culture across the Public Service where addressing violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence is an accepted area of business and where disclosure is expected supported, accepted, and facilitated;
- To improve the response to those who experience violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence with other complex needs such as substance misuse and mental health; and
- To pro-actively engage with those who are vulnerable and hidden, at the earliest opportunity, rather than only reactively engaging with those who are in crisis or at imminent risk of serious harm.
Welsh Women’s Aid has been contracted by the Welsh Government to train the trainers to deliver the Ask and Act programme for Group 2 and 3 of the National Training Framework.
Group 2 Train The Trainer
Group 2 is an exciting and innovative career development opportunity. The scheme is aimed at professionals who are likely to be in jobs where violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence may be an issue for their client group, who are in a position to ‘Ask and Act’. Learners will receive thorough subject knowledge and pedagogical techniques designed to enable them to train their colleagues further on how best to support survivors and their families. Moving forward from the training itself, learners will receive regular refresher sessions and newsletters with information about developments within the field. The course spans three sessions; incorporating case studies, theory and practical elements.
Requirements: Learners are expected to complete in class assessments (such as a microteach) and complete a Reflective Practice Journal.
Level: 3
To attend the Group 2 Train The Trainer training, click on your preferred date below to book a space.
Remaining dates:
20th & 21st January 2026 (9:30 – 13:30) and microteach 17th February (9:30 – 16:30)
10th & 11th February (9:30 – 13:30) and microteach 11th March (9:30 – 16:30)
Group 3 Train The Trainer
Group 3 is a continuation of the Group 2 course and aimed at individuals in roles which require them to do more than Ask and Act, this development opportunity looks towards championing VAWDASV support within the workplace. Join us today to become workplace Champions, a helping hand and source of knowledge for colleagues as they support service users who may have experienced abuse. Full training is provided, as well as regular refresher training and newsletters to keep you abreast of developments in legislation and beyond. The course spans two sessions; incorporating case studies, theory and practical elements.
Requirements: Learners are expected to complete in class assessments and a workbook.
Level: 3
To attend the Group 3 Train The Trainer training, click on your preferred date below to book a space.
Remaining dates:
Are you already an Ask and Act Trainer?
Additional training is available for those who have already completed Ask and Act Train the Trainer Group 2 and Group 3.
Refresher (live)
Building on earlier knowledge, this refresher course aims to support Ask and Act trainers in continuing to disperse training in their organisations. This course will contain an overview of changes made to Group 2 and Group 3 Train The Trainer resources.
To attend the Group 2 and Group 3 Train The Trainer Refresher, click on your preferred date below to book a space.
- Further dates coming soon.
NEW – Refresher E-learning
This short e-learning course aims to support Ask and Act trainers in continuing to disperse training in their organisations. The content has been tailored for Local Authorities, Health Boards, Fire and Rescue Service, or Ambulance service. Upon sign up you will be asked to select the relevant option.
In addition the e-learning also provides access to short practice development courses on the following topics:
- Domestic Abuse
- Mental Health and Suicidality
- Non-Fatal Strangulation
- Image-based Intimate Image Abuse
- Supporting Older Survivors
- Responding to disclosures
- Recognising Vicarious Trauma & Self Care
Click here to register your interest in the Ask & Act e-learning.
Practice Development Session
Building on knowledge gained through Ask and Act Group 2 and Group 3, these one hour live webinars are designed to enhance your knowledge on emerging topics. Learners will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of each webinar.
Remaining dates:
- Note-taking – 2nd December 2025 10:00 – 11:00
- Self-care – 5th February 2026 12:00 – 13:00
For more information about the webinar, or to book a space, click on the link above to be taken to Eventbrite.
Ask and Act 2026 Conference
4th February, 10:00 – 15:00
Join our upcoming 2026 conference where we discuss:
- What does Ask and Act look like in practice in different authorities?
- Being survivor centric: a look at best practice in supporting.
- What are survivors telling us? Updates from the Live Fear Free Helpline.
- A brief study of emerging topics within the VAWDASV sector.
For more information, or to register for a space, click here.
Ask & Act Area
If you are already an Ask & Act Trainer, please follow the link below to login and view the Ask & Act resources:
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