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The Manosphere: Preventing Harmful Attitudes in Young Men and Boys
This article examines the impact of harmful attitudes towards women spread through the manosphere and how this can be identified with recommendations for parents, guardians, educators and professionals on addressing this with young men.
Claire Verney and Idil Mignon
4 days ago8 min read
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Suicide and Domestic Abuse: Recognising and Managing the Risk
Reports by Refuge estimate that three women a week die by suicide following domestic abuse, indicating that death by suicide has now overtak
Claire Verney
Mar 128 min read
245 views
Turning Trauma into Triumph: New Book Launch
By speaking out and telling their stories domestic abuse sufferers can let those living with domestic abuse know that it is possible to over
Claire Verney
Dec 19, 20243 min read
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Post-Separation Abuse Awareness and Safety Planning
We join other UK organisations to promote greater awareness and understanding of post-separation abuse
Claire Verney
Sep 24, 20248 min read
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Providing Holistic Support for Survivors of Domestic Abuse - the Importance of By and For Organisations
The importance of by and for organisations
Lina Gimple
Jul 10, 20245 min read
244 views
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.
Claire Verney
Aug 15, 20235 min read
270 views
Will the World Cup Cause a Rise in Domestic Violence?
The rise of domestic violence associated with the world cup
Claire Verney
Nov 23, 20227 min read
932 views
Tackling Gaslighting: Identifying, Safety Planning and Risk Management
Gaslighting is a type of emotional abuse that has become increasingly recognised in abusive relationships.
Claire Verney
Sep 29, 20228 min read
591 views
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.
Claire Verney
Jun 9, 20228 min read
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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
Claire Verney
Mar 14, 20227 min read
3,385 views
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
Claire Verney
Feb 3, 20225 min read
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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.
Claire Verney
Dec 8, 20218 min read
693 views
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
Claire Verney
Nov 30, 20217 min read
8,347 views
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...
Claire Verney
Sep 3, 20217 min read
1,410 views
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....
Claire Verney
Aug 10, 20215 min read
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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...
Claire Verney
Jun 11, 20216 min read
2,397 views
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...
Claire Verney
May 19, 20215 min read
10,626 views
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...
Claire Verney
May 13, 20219 min read
604 views
Coercive Control and the Pandemic
Research is emerging that coronavirus measures have fostered an environment where perpetrators use of coercive controlling behaviour has...
Claire Verney
Mar 9, 20215 min read
502 views
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...
Claire Verney
Feb 26, 20218 min read
5,871 views
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