Working with Perpetrators of Domestic Violence

Target group

Workers in Lewisham from across the health, housing and social care spectrum (including those in the voluntary sector) who are likely to come into contact with domestic violence perpetrators and want to know more about how to respond

Trainer:                    Colin Fitzgerald, Solace Women's Aid

Time of Session:     9:30 - 4:30

Venue:                      Will be confirmed in the booking confirmation email.

Dates:                       TBA

Delegates:                20 places

Aims and Objectives:

• Better identify perpetrators of domestic violence
• Make appropriate referrals to other agencies upon identification
• Understand the dynamics of perpetrators use of violence
• Better understand the risks posed by perpetrator to (ex) partners and children
• Undertake initial motivational work with perpetrators to help explore their use of violence
• Understand the differences between empathic and collusive working in a domestic violence context