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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Our blog posts provide expert analysis and advice on a range of subjects concerning domestic abuse. Designed for professionals working in children's social care, they will also offer more in-depth information about the services we provide.
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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.
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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
1,658 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
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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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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...
718 views
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
- 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...
157 views
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...
1,326 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...
7,177 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...
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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...
2,581 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...
379 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...
3,566 views
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...
304 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....
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Claire Verney
- Oct 20, 2020
- 5 min
How DV-ACT Works With Perpetrators Who Deny Or Minimise Their Behaviour
DV-ACT experts deliver a bespoke 1:1 treatment programme for perpetrators whose denial and minimisation of their behaviours makes them...
929 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...
24,826 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...
1,184 views
Claire Verney
- May 23, 2020
- 7 min
Keeping Victims Safe When Video Calling
Many of us are turning to video calls to work with clients. When working with victims of DV we must consider her safety
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