Claire Verney
Post-Separation Abuse Awareness and Safety Planning
We join other UK organisations to promote greater awareness and understanding of post-separation abuse
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Expert Information, Advice and Guidance
Committed to supporting professionals working with families affected by abuse
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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Lina Gimple
Jul 105 min read
Providing Holistic Support for Survivors of Domestic Abuse - the Importance of By and For Organisations
The importance of by and for organisations
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Claire Verney
Aug 15, 20235 min read
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.
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Claire Verney
Mar 14, 20227 min read
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
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Claire Verney
Feb 3, 20225 min read
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
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Claire Verney
Nov 24, 20213 min read
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.
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Claire Verney
Sep 3, 20217 min read
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...
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Claire Verney
Jun 11, 20216 min read
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...
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Claire Verney
Feb 26, 20218 min read
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...
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Claire Verney
Nov 23, 20205 min read
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....
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Claire Verney
Oct 20, 20205 min read
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...
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Claire Verney
May 14, 20208 min read
Why Only Domestic Abuse Experts Should be Used for Domestic Abuse Cases
It cannot be assumed that professionals such as psychologists, psychiatrists, or those with experience in other areas of child protection...
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Claire Verney
May 4, 20204 min read
How DV-ACT Assessments Safeguard Children in Care Proceedings
DV-ACT experts have worked for many years to provide independent assistance to the family court and are proud to work alongside legal...
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Claire Verney
Feb 26, 20202 min read
How can you Ensure that you have a Qualified Expert for Family Court Cases?
How to use an expert checklist to help you make the right choice for your client and help safeguard children from harm. If you need to...
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Claire Verney
Feb 18, 20202 min read
What is the Essential Criteria for Commissioning a Domestic Abuse Expert in Family Court Cases?
In this post we will explain the essential criteria needed when commissioning an expert for family law cases where domestic abuse is a...
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Claire Verney
Feb 18, 20202 min read
How To Make A DV-ACT Assessment Referral
If you are a social worker or solicitor this post will tell you how you can refer a client for an expert assessment at DV-ACT Referrals...
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