Claire Verney
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
- Nov 23, 2022
- 7 min
Will the World Cup Cause a Rise in Domestic Violence?
The rise of domestic violence associated with the world cup
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Claire Verney
- Sep 29, 2022
- 8 min
Tackling Gaslighting: Identifying, Safety Planning and Risk Management
Gaslighting is a type of emotional abuse that has become increasingly recognised in abusive relationships.
309 views
Claire Verney
- Jun 9, 2022
- 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.
1,148 views
Claire Verney
- Mar 14, 2022
- 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
1,968 views
Claire Verney
- Feb 3, 2022
- 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
162 views
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.
558 views
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
4,748 views
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...
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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....
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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...
1,474 views
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...
7,714 views
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...
155 views
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...
395 views
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...
4,401 views
Claire Verney
- Nov 23, 2020
- 5 min
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....
590 views
Claire Verney
- Jul 3, 2020
- 6 min
Do you know the 8 Step Timeline in Domestic Abuse Homicides?
With an increase in domestic abuse homicides being reported across the globe, a light is being shed on a crime that in 'normal' times...
26,877 views
Claire Verney
- Jul 1, 2020
- 3 min
What is the Silent Solution?
The Independent Office for Police Conduct launched a national campaign to make people aware of how they can alert police that they are in...
1,253 views
Claire Verney
- Mar 24, 2020
- 7 min
How Can You Help Someone Living With Domestic Violence And Abuse?
In 2019 an estimated 2.4 million adults experienced domestic abuse in the UK so, chances are, someone in your community is living with...
238 views
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