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    The DAPP Crisis: Accepting Referrals for Parents in Family Court
    Claire Verney
    • Jun 21
    • 6 min

    The DAPP Crisis: Accepting Referrals for Parents in Family Court

    With DAPP services in crisis This post gives further information about DAPPs and how to refer yourself or a client to DV-ACTs programme.
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    Domestic Abuse and the Johnny Depp V Amber Heard Trial
    Claire Verney
    • Jun 9
    • 8 min

    Domestic Abuse and the Johnny Depp V Amber Heard Trial

    Using our experience of working with male and female, victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse to answer questions raised by the trial.
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    Interventions for perpetrators of domestic abuse
    Claire Verney
    • Mar 14
    • 7 min

    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
    346 views
    The Groundbreaking New Programme for Mothers in Child Protection
    Claire Verney
    • Feb 3
    • 5 min

    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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    DV-ACTION: Launching DV-ACTs Unique Bespoke Treatment Programmes
    Claire Verney
    • Jan 19
    • 5 min

    DV-ACTION: Launching DV-ACTs Unique Bespoke Treatment Programmes

    2022 sees the launch of a new division of DV-ACT to deliver bespoke specialist treatment programmes for parents in child protection...
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    Children: hidden victims of the pandemic
    Claire Verney
    • Dec 8, 2021
    • 8 min

    Children: hidden victims of the pandemic

    What factors could have led to the tragic death of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and what are the risks facing children since the pandmeic.
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    Why the Increase in Domestic Violence Over Christmas?
    Claire Verney
    • Nov 30, 2021
    • 6 min

    Why the Increase in Domestic Violence Over Christmas?

    Each year there is a reported spike in domestic violence with fears that this year will be further impacted by the pandemic
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    100% Completion Rate: How Virtual Attendance is Removing Barriers to Treatment
    Claire Verney
    • Nov 24, 2021
    • 3 min

    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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     Violent Resistance and Domestic Abuse
    Claire Verney
    • Sep 3, 2021
    • 7 min

    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...
    245 views
    Attack on Haringey Social Worker: Why Welfare Checks are Crucial
    Claire Verney
    • Aug 10, 2021
    • 5 min

    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....
    34 views
    How to Support Parents, Protect Children and Avoid Care Proceedings
    Claire Verney
    • Jul 20, 2021
    • 7 min

    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...
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    How can Children be Protected from Abuse Post-Lockdown?
    Claire Verney
    • Jun 22, 2021
    • 6 min

    How can Children be Protected from Abuse Post-Lockdown?

    Recent surveys indicate that children have experienced greater abuse during lockdowns. This post is designed to provide social workers...
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    1:1 Treatment Programme for Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse
    Claire Verney
    • Jun 11, 2021
    • 6 min

    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...
    359 views
    Power and Control: Using the Duluth Wheel in Practice
    Claire Verney
    • May 26, 2021
    • 4 min

    Power and Control: Using the Duluth Wheel in Practice

    In this post, we discuss the Duluth Model's Power and Control Wheel and how it can be used in domestic abuse practice. The Power and...
    1,542 views
    Coercive Control: Recognising the Effects on Children
    Claire Verney
    • May 19, 2021
    • 5 min

    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...
    2,172 views
    How to Work with Families Living with Abuse: Top Tips from the Experts
    Claire Verney
    • May 13, 2021
    • 9 min

    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...
    58 views
    Coercive Control: Management and Safety Planning Guidance for Social Workers
    Claire Verney
    • Mar 12, 2021
    • 8 min

    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...
    1,161 views
    Coercive Control and the Pandemic
    Claire Verney
    • Mar 9, 2021
    • 5 min

    Coercive Control and the Pandemic

    Research is emerging that coronavirus measures have fostered an environment where perpetrators use of coercive controlling behaviour has...
    202 views
    Can Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programmes Really Change Behaviour?
    Claire Verney
    • Feb 26, 2021
    • 8 min

    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...
    2,157 views
    How Can Vulnerable Mothers be Supported to Detach from Their Abusers?
    Claire Verney
    • Feb 2, 2021
    • 5 min

    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...
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