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Training on work with perpetrators of domestic abuse, male victims and young people’s violence in close relationships
Respect offers a high-quality professional development programme that is aligned with the core strands of our work: perpetrators of domestic abuse, male victims of domestic abuse and young people’s violence in close relationships.
The programme includes training courses, webinars, Practice Development Days, Lunch and Learn sessions, and other events aimed primarily at Frontline Workers and Service Managers. We also welcome others who are interested in our work, including Commissioners, Funders, Policy Workers and Academics/Researchers.
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Working with perpetrators towards change, 4&5 February 2025
Training course overview
This CPD certified training will equip participants with an understanding of domestic abuse dynamics, risk and risk assessment, gender, perpetrator presentations and typologies. You will explore best practice for engaging perpetrators without collusion, and working through minimisation, denial and blame using motivational interviewing skills. You will learn the principles for effective multi-agency working and information sharing in order to effectively hold perpetrators to account.
This course will improve the confidence and skills of practitioners who encounter perpetrators who may be in denial or resistant to working on or discussing their abusive behaviours. Practitioners will learn how to use a toolkit of skills taught on the course to effectively engage perpetrators and increase readiness and motivation for change.
Learning objectives
- Deepen Your Understanding of Domestic Abuse Dynamics: Learn to identify and explain the various patterns and behaviors associated with domestic abuse.
- Analyse Gender Norms: Explore how societal gender norms influence the experiences of domestic abuse victims and perpetrators.
- Master Risk Assessment: Understand the methodologies for assessing risk and identifying key risk factors in domestic abuse cases.
- Recognise Domestic Abuse Typologies: Gain the ability to distinguish between different presentations and typologies of domestic abuse.
- Handle Dual Allegations with Confidence: Develop strategies for effectively managing cases involving dual allegations of abuse.
- Counter Minimisation, Denial, and Blame: Acquire practical skills to address and challenge minimisation, denial, and blame in perpetrators.
- Implement Best Practices for Accountability: Learn the most effective methods for holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.
- Enhance Multi-Agency Collaboration: Understand the best practices for collaborating and sharing information within a multi-agency framework.
- Use Motivational Interviewing Techniques: Increase your confidence in engaging with perpetrators through motivational interviewing techniques.
This course is aimed at:
Practitioners who may encounter perpetrators as part of their day-to-day work; such as social workers, police officers, housing officers, probation officers, VAWG or MARAC coordinators, and people who work in education or the NHS.
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