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Our blog posts provide expert analysis and advice on a range of subjects concerning domestic abuse. Designed for professionals working in children's social care, they will also offer more in-depth information about the services we provide.
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Suicide and Domestic Abuse: Recognising and Managing the Risk
Reports by Refuge estimate that three women a week die by suicide following domestic abuse, indicating that death by suicide has now overtak
Claire Verney
Mar 128 min read
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Post-Separation Abuse Awareness and Safety Planning
We join other UK organisations to promote greater awareness and understanding of post-separation abuse
Claire Verney
Sep 24, 20248 min read
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Providing Holistic Support for Survivors of Domestic Abuse - the Importance of By and For Organisations
The importance of by and for organisations
Lina Gimple
Jul 10, 20245 min read
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DV-ACT to Merge with PAI
August 2023 sees the merge of DV-ACT with PAI to become a leading provider of domestic abuse assessments and interventions in the UK.
Claire Verney
Aug 15, 20235 min read
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Tackling Gaslighting: Identifying, Safety Planning and Risk Management
Gaslighting is a type of emotional abuse that has become increasingly recognised in abusive relationships.
Claire Verney
Sep 29, 20228 min read
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Interventions for perpetrators of domestic abuse
Research indicates that only 1% of perpetrators receive an intervention in the UK to address their abusive behaviour. In this post we look a
Claire Verney
Mar 14, 20227 min read
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The Groundbreaking New Programme for Mothers in Child Protection
2022 sees the launch of DV-ACTs new programme for mothers. Ground-breaking in the domestic abuse sector this programme uses bespoke treatmen
Claire Verney
Feb 3, 20225 min read
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100% Completion Rate: How Virtual Attendance is Removing Barriers to Treatment
Digital delivery has proved to remove some barriers to participation with DV-ACT's vulnerability programme showing record completion rates.
Claire Verney
Nov 24, 20213 min read
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Violent Resistance and Domestic Abuse
Many victims of violence fight back and abused women are no exception. In this post, we discuss the use of violent resistance by victims...
Claire Verney
Sep 3, 20217 min read
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Attack on Haringey Social Worker: Why Welfare Checks are Crucial
DV-ACT was saddened to hear that a social worker was attacked along with police officers while undertaking a welfare check in Haringey....
Claire Verney
Aug 10, 20215 min read
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How to Support Parents, Protect Children and Avoid Care Proceedings
The recent care review of children's services has highlighted the need for more supportive interventions for families. This post will...
Claire Verney
Jul 20, 20217 min read
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1:1 Treatment Programme for Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse
Find out more about the remote one to one treatment programme DV-ACT experts deliver for perpetrators who are unable to attend a group...
Claire Verney
Jun 11, 20216 min read
2,341 views
Coercive Control: Recognising the Effects on Children
It is increasingly acknowledged that children are often trapped in the perpetrators' regimes of coercive control and suffer the same...
Claire Verney
May 19, 20215 min read
10,453 views
How to Work with Families Living with Abuse: Top Tips from the Experts
Domestic abuse is a major concern for those working with families in the aftermath of the pandemic and professionals have reported being...
Claire Verney
May 13, 20219 min read
560 views
Coercive Control: Management and Safety Planning Guidance for Social Workers
For those families living in a home where coercive controlling behaviours are being used, it is important that a safety plan is in place...
Claire Verney
Mar 12, 20218 min read
4,404 views
Coercive Control and the Pandemic
Research is emerging that coronavirus measures have fostered an environment where perpetrators use of coercive controlling behaviour has...
Claire Verney
Mar 9, 20215 min read
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Can Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programmes Really Change Behaviour?
This post will explain what perpetrator programmes are and their effectiveness at reducing domestic violence and abuse. Domestic abuse...
Claire Verney
Feb 26, 20218 min read
5,797 views
How Can Vulnerable Mothers be Supported to Detach from Their Abusers?
The practical barriers women face when leaving an abusive partner are widely recognised, but the emotional attachment a woman may have to...
Claire Verney
Feb 2, 20215 min read
476 views
Who are DV-ACT?
DV-ACT are an established team of experts that have worked together for many years, helping to keep children safe from domestic abuse....
Claire Verney
Nov 23, 20205 min read
965 views
How DV-ACT Works With Perpetrators Who Deny Or Minimise Their Behaviour
DV-ACT experts deliver a bespoke 1:1 treatment programme for perpetrators whose denial and minimisation of their behaviours makes them...
Claire Verney
Oct 20, 20205 min read
1,317 views
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