Frequently Asked Questions: Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker
Training
Who can apply?
This course is designed for those who have one year experience working on the frontline with clients
experiencing abuse; come into contact with victims of stalking both domestic violence related and
non-domestic violence related; or manage those working with clients experiencing abuse and hold a
caseload. Pre-course reading material is made available to all successful applicants.
All students will need to understand, speak and write good English in order to understand the
training materials and be able to fully participate in classroom exercises and complete assessment.
All students will have adequate IT skills and have access to a current version of Microsoft Word,
Microsoft Excel and the internet to access Paladin’s online web portal to submit assessment
worksheets online and receive email communications.
How much does it cost?
The cost for statutory agencies to attend this course would be £1110 and £990 for voluntary
agencies. This price includes seven classroom based training days, hand-outs, workbooks, case
studies and refreshments.
When and where is the Autumn 2015 training being held? ( Dates to be confirmed)
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Unit 1 – Introduction to Stalking
Unit 2 – Impact of Domestic Abuse and Stalking
Unit 3 – Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Harassment, and Honour Based Violence (DASH, 2009)
risk assessment master class
Unit 4 – Advocacy
Unit 5 – Cyberstalking
Unit 6 – Police Investigation, Probation and CPS
Unit 7 – Criminal Justice System
All classes will take place in a classroom in Central London (Zone 1-2) with an expected schedule of
9:30 – 4:30.
How can this training help learners?
The aim of the course is to accredit Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworkers (ISACs) working
across the UK to help victims and to ensure the provision of a quality ISAC response. By the end of
the training course, all students will have a detailed understanding of:
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The behaviours and profiles of stalkers and the impact that this will have on the victim;
How to support victims of stalking and ensure quality ISAC response;
How the legislation related to stalking and the experience of victims through
Effective police investigation and the criminal and civil court process.
Directors: Laura Richards & Allison Mann
Non-Executive Directors: Allan Aubeelack & Rachel Horman
Paladin – National Stalking Advocacy Services CIC
16-20 Bush House, Bush Fair, Harlow, Essex CM18 6NS
Postal Address: PO BOX 64640, London, SW8 9DJ
Company Number: 8361675
 How to identify risk and how to manage it
 The knowledge in this specialist area through dedicated expert speakers.
 Safe practice, confidence and skills through classroom based learning, mentoring and feedback
sessions.
 How to effectively share experience and good practice with other ISAC learners.
Unit 1 Introduction to Stalking will cover stalking behaviours, profiles and typologies of stalkers and
the legislative framework. It will also look at risk assessment and management.
Unit 2 Impact of Domestic Abuse and Stalking will examine the psychological impact of domestic
abuse and stalking on victims including post-traumatic stress disorder and will cover the secondary
effects of working with high risk victims.
Unit 3 Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Harassment, and Honour Based Violence (DASH, 2009) risk
assessment master class will examine and explore risk factors and risk assessment including the
Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Harassment and Honour Based Violence (DASH, 2009) risk assessment
model and the 11 stalking questions (S-DASH) and how it can be used to save lives through early risk
identification, intervention and prevention.
Unit 4 Advocacy will examine the role of the advocate and challenges. It will also look at multi
agency work and explain MAPPA and MARAC and role of the ISAC in these, screening for
perpetrators, screening for mental health, dealing with non DV cases and how this will differ from
DV cases especially with police response.
Unit 5 Cyberstalking will explore cyber stalking and examine a number of different techniques used
by stalkers and how to protect victims.
Unit 6 Police Investigation, Probation and CPS will look at police Investigation, CPS and probation in
relation to stalking cases and how the ISAC fits into this wider framework.
Unit 7 Criminal Justice System will look at the criminal justice system as a whole in relation to
magistrates court, crown court and civil courts.
What is the time commitment?
The course will run for eleven weeks with seven days classroom based time (9:30am – 4:30pm) and
forty hours independent learning to include workbook exercises and independent reading of course
materials. Students will need to attend all units.
Area of Study
Classroom based training
Workbook Exercises
Core Reading and Independent learning
Approximate time required
49 hours
30 hours
10 hours
Directors: Laura Richards & Allison Mann
Non-Executive Directors: Allan Aubeelack & Rachel Horman
Paladin – National Stalking Advocacy Services CIC
16-20 Bush House, Bush Fair, Harlow, Essex CM18 6NS
Postal Address: PO BOX 64640, London, SW8 9DJ
Company Number: 8361675
What are the training requirements?
To successfully complete the course, students are required to attend and participate in all seven
teaching units, complete all compulsory assessment exercises within the timescales agreed,
complete all core reading and pass the marked case study exercises in the workbook in line with the
learning outcomes.
What accreditation level is the course?
Upon passing the course, students would then become accredited ISACs. Paladin will set up an
online forum so professionals can discuss critical issues impacting on their work and this will also
allow Paladin to ensure continued professional development.
How can I apply for this course?
This course is designed for those who:
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Have one year experience working on the frontline with clients experiencing abuse.
Come into contact with victims of stalking both domestic violence related and non-domestic
violence related.
Manage those working with clients experiencing abuse and hold a caseload.
All students would need to complete:
- An application form
- Statement of commitment
- A statement of commitment from your employer stating that they are practicing in the field
and meet the above criteria so that the student can implement the learning and they are
prepared to meet the costs.
Cancellation terms
Payment is required prior to commencement of the course and invoices will need to be paid within
15 days of issuance.
Paladin operates a strict cancellation policy and both students and employers will agree to these
terms upon applying for the course. The policy is detailed below:
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All cancellations must be made in writing to Paladin.
For cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the commencement of the course, a full
refund will be made but an administration fee will be charged.
For cancellations 30 days or less prior to the commencement of the course, no refund will be
made.
Once a course has commenced and a place is cancelled or if the student is unable to attend
the rest of the course, no fees are refundable.
Directors: Laura Richards & Allison Mann
Non-Executive Directors: Allan Aubeelack & Rachel Horman
Paladin – National Stalking Advocacy Services CIC
16-20 Bush House, Bush Fair, Harlow, Essex CM18 6NS
Postal Address: PO BOX 64640, London, SW8 9DJ
Company Number: 8361675