DEBT COUNSELLING MODULES III
DEBT ADVICE IN A CRISIS

Who the course is for: A one day course for advisers with at least basic money advice knowledge (attendance on Modules I and II or similar). The course will look at priority debts in some detail and how to respond effectively to immediate threats to basic services.

Aims:

• To identify effective strategies to deal with debt crisis within a limited time period

Course Content:

• Techniques of crisis management
• Evictions
• Court appearances at short notice
• Threat of imprisonment
• Threat of fuel disconnection
• Postponing credit debt sanctions
• Harassment by creditors and debt collectors
• Crisis avoidance better than cure

Course Materials:

• Course notes and handouts
• Debt Counselling Handbook (11th edition)