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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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...
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Claire Verney
- May 14, 2020
- 8 min
Why Only Domestic Abuse Experts Should be Used for Domestic Abuse Cases
It cannot be assumed that professionals such as psychologists, psychiatrists, or those with experience in other areas of child protection...
1,069 views
Claire Verney
- May 4, 2020
- 4 min
How DV-ACT Assessments Safeguard Children in Care Proceedings
DV-ACT experts have worked for many years to provide independent assistance to the family court and are proud to work alongside legal...
385 views
Claire Verney
- Feb 26, 2020
- 2 min
How can you Ensure that you have a Qualified Expert for Family Court Cases?
How to use an expert checklist to help you make the right choice for your client and help safeguard children from harm. If you need to...
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Claire Verney
- Feb 18, 2020
- 2 min
What is the Essential Criteria for Commissioning a Domestic Abuse Expert in Family Court Cases?
In this post we will explain the essential criteria needed when commissioning an expert for family law cases where domestic abuse is a...
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Claire Verney
- Feb 18, 2020
- 2 min
How To Make A DV-ACT Assessment Referral
If you are a social worker or solicitor this post will tell you how you can refer a client for an expert assessment at DV-ACT Referrals...
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