For every victim and survivor of domestic abuse, there is a perpetrator. We believe that if we are to stand any chance of reducing risk to victims, it is imperative that we identify and engage those using harmful behaviours and hold them to account.
Here at Hampton Trust, we believe that identifying domestic abuse perpetrators must go beyond a criminal justice response and be the responsibility of all frontline services. Unless we commit to a shared vision of addressing those causing harm, perpetrators will remain under the radar and victims will continue to suffer in silence.
We designed the DARE (Domestic Abuse Routine Enquiry) toolkit to support frontline professionals in playing their part. We want to see a whole system change where frontline services embed DARE as part of their work with clients so that perpetrators can be identified earlier, held to account better, and receive the right specialist intervention to help them change their behaviour.
Collectively, we can do better.
Having the tools and knowledge of support available and techniques in motivational interviewing will help me feel more confident in engaging with perpetrators and instigating change in behaviours.
The DARE toolkit and training has been designed for frontline professionals who may encounter domestic abuse as part of their routine client work. This includes those working in social care, health, substance misuse, housing, schools and other educational settings, bluelight services, etc.
The course consists of three modules:
Professionals will gain confidence in having those important initial conversations in a way that is safe for everyone involved, and in supporting individuals using harmful behaviour to access specialist help.
The course consists of three virtual half-day workshops, one for each core module. In-person options are also available for group bookings.
Individual bookings: £325+VAT
Group booking discounts available
The DARE toolkit was created as our call to action for a culture change among frontline services, and we have been working closely with frontline services in Hampshire and beyond to adopt the routine enquiry approach.
Findings from the DARE evaluation by Southampton University undertaken in 2021 show that the tools provided in the toolkit have helped professionals to build confidence in having conversations with those using harmful behaviours.
Driven by results
of participants reported having gained increased confidence in starting conversations with those using harmful behaviours
of participants reported having gained a better understanding of how to refer or signpost clients to specialist services for those using harmful behaviours
This course is available for group bookings
and can be delivered virtually or in person.
For prices, further information and to book,
please email [email protected]
or call 023 8000 1061.
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