Responding to Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse: Skills & Practice (F2F)- City

Practical training on engaging domestic abuse perpetrators safely, managing risk, and supporting behaviour change. Overview Building on the theoretical foundations from Recognising Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse: Understanding & Theory, this practical session focuses on how to safely and effectively respond to perpetrators of domestic abuse. You will develop key engagement skills, learn how to manage risk, and gain confidence in applying best practice approaches in real-world settings. What will you learn? This session provides guidance on how to: Build a safe and boundaried alliance with a perpetrator, developing rapport while maintaining accountability Engage in effective, purposeful conversations that support behaviour change· Identify and respond to risk, including safer practice principles Recognise indicators of positive change and ongoing risk Complete an in-depth and appropriate referral to a voluntary Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programme (DVPP) Apply practical tools and strategies within your professional role Delivery style Skills-based learning (4 hours) Role play and scenario-based practice Facilitated group work and feedback Who should sign up? Professionals who come into direct contact with perpetrators of domestic abuse Those with prior knowledge of domestic abuse (e.g. having attended Understanding Domestic Violence & Abuse training) New team members and experienced practitioners seeking to build confidence Commissioners, managers, and strategists developing service responses Please be aware that this session contains in-depth information on different types of domestic abuse. This may be impacting for some delegates. If you are concerned about the potential impact of the content the training team can provide you with an overview of the session. Though we provide as much support as possible before, during and after the session – take time to consider if this is the right session for you. Our alternative course Introduction to domestic abuse is also available for a less in-depth overview. Information about points of contact and support options are provided during and after the session. Information on support is also available on Equation's Website: Get Help | Equation Equation’s Privacy Policy