Live online training for professionals
Working with Romanian-speaking Survivors of Domestic Abuse
What UK services often don't see, and how to support Romanian-speaking survivors safely. 2 hours, live on Zoom, with a practitioner handbook and a certificate of attendance.
Why this training
Over a million Romanians have the right to live in the UK, and Romanian is now the main language of 472,000 people in England and Wales. Romanian-speaking women are already in your caseloads, yet very little training addresses this community.
Many of these women never use the word "abuse". They ask a practical question instead — about a nursery place, a bank account or benefits — and the disclosure is missed. I work with Romanian-speaking survivors across the UK every week, and this training shows you what to look for, what to ask and where to refer.
What you will learn
What UK services often don't know about Romanian-speaking women: why many never use the word "abuse", and the questions that close the door.
How family pressure, shame and fear of authorities shape disclosure.
What can be misread: Romanian expressions of affection, loud voices and discipline.
The barriers these survivors face: language, EU Settlement Scheme status, economic abuse, insecure housing and transnational abuse.
How to work safely with interpreters, and why she should never be left alone with a man.
Free legal and practical routes many professionals don't know about, including FLOWS and the Romanian Consulate.
A practical checklist for assessment, safety planning and referral.
Who it is for
IDVAs and domestic abuse practitioners, social workers, housing officers, health visitors, midwives, GPs, police officers, MARAC partners and Early Help workers.
About the trainer
Otilia Mutu
I am Otilia Mutu, a qualified IDVA and the Initiator of Lotus Justice & Support Centre CIC, the first UK service dedicated to Romanian speakers affected by domestic abuse. I work with Romanian-speaking survivors across the UK every week, and this training brings what I see in practice to the professionals who meet these women first. The training is delivered through Lotus Justice & Support Centre CIC.
Next date
Wednesday 11 November 2026
10:00 to 12:00 UK time — live on Zoom
Agenda
Prices
Standard
For statutory services, NHS, local authorities, police and private organisations.
Book your placeCharities & small organisations
Reduced rate for charities, community organisations and small voluntary sector groups.
Book your placeYour whole team
An in-house session for up to 25 people, on a date that suits you.
EnquireWhat you receive
Practitioner handbook
A 15-page handbook with checklists, Romanian phrases and referral routes.
Slides in PDF
The full slide deck sent to you after the session for your records.
Certificate of attendance
2 hours of learning you can record in your own CPD log.
Frequently asked questions
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