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

Schedule

Tue Sep 08 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Nottingham Mechanics | Nottingham, EN

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Practical training on engaging domestic abuse perpetrators safely, managing risk, and supporting behaviour change.
About this Event

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.


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Where is it happening?

Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood Street, Nottingham, United Kingdom

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