Operations Director / Head of Employee Relations

“Deniz and Safe Haven Education provided more than just a training session; they gave us a practical roadmap for employee safety. Before this, we viewed domestic abuse as a personal matter, but Deniz brought to life how simple, tactical business adjustments- like providing a dedicated work phone or tightening reception security- can be a literal lifeline for a person experiencing control.

We’ve since audited our employee benefits to ensure they include the right legal and financial support. These aren't just 'perks'; they are safety tools. Seeing the impact of these changes through the lens of a survivor’s lived experience has transformed our culture from one of 'not knowing' to one of active, practical protection."

Domestic abuse awareness and training for workplaces and professionals

Safe Haven Education helps organisations, professionals and students recognise and respond to domestic abuse, with a focus on the non-violent forms that are often missed.

Our work centres on coercive control, economic abuse and post-separation abuse. We provide survivor-led, trauma-informed training that builds confidence, improves safeguarding practice and supports safer responses in professional settings.

We work across the public sector, private sector and higher education to raise awareness, strengthen understanding and prevent harm.

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Why this matters

Domestic abuse does not stop at the workplace door.Coercive and controlling behaviour is frequently misunderstood or minimised as a “toxic relationship”. This leads to missed warning signs, unsafe responses and ongoing harm for victim-survivors.Many professionals want to help but lack the clarity and confidence to recognise patterns of abuse and respond appropriately.

Safe Haven Education exists to close that gap.

Who we work with

Private sector

Employers, HR teams and wellbeing leads with a duty of care to their staff.

Public sector

Police, judiciary, healthcare, local authorities and safeguarding professionals.

Higher education

Universities and colleges preparing future professionals in social work, criminology, law and related fields.

Survivor-led and trauma-informed

Safe Haven Education is survivor-founded. Our training combines lived experience with professional expertise, UK law and evidence-based practice.We focus on practical understanding, not tick-box awareness.