Joining the Champions
To register please click
Remember to insert your email address so that we can get back to you to confirm.
Prior to the training session please email a signed Service Level Agreement to Michelle.
Service Level Agreement (doc, 804 Kb)
Community Domestic Abuse Champions application form
Schools Domestic Abuse Champions application
How much time will it take?
To become a Champion you need to complete two full days of training. Once you have become a Champion, there are network meetings throughout the year in locations across Oxfordshire. Champions are expected to attend at least one of these sessions, but are of course welcome to attend all of them. Your sign posting and support work will happen face-to-face in your place of work.
What qualifications do I need?
No qualifications needed – anyone can do it!
What if I don’t know what to say or how to help?
Champions are not expected to take on ‘case-work’ or be an expert on Domestic Abuse. Instead you will be there to listen carefully and then help the child or parent find the right person to help them. You will have support from other Champions and your manager. Think of yourself as the ‘First Aider’ who arrives when needed, calms, assesses and refers your client for more specialist support it its needed.
Further Information
For some background information on the Champion Network, please take a look at the following document:
Information about the Champions Network (doc, 181 Kb)
If you would like more information then please contact:
Michelle Plaisted-Kerr, County Domestic Abuse Coordinator.
Telephone: 01865 815400
Email: michelle.plaisted-kerr@oxfordshire.gov.uk
or, Katy Whife, Domestic Abuse Champions Coordinator
Telephone: 07788190248
Email: katy.whife@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Help lines
- National helpline
(24 hrs)
0808 2000 247 - Oxfordshire domestic abuse helpline
0800 731 0055 - Police
(non emergency)
101 - Victim support
0845 450 3883 - Kiran Asian
women’s aid
0208 558 1986 - Men's advice line
0808 801 0327 - Broken Rainbow
(LGBT)
020 8539 9507 - Elder abuse
0808 808 8141 - Childline
0800 1111
