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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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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...
Claire Verney
May 14, 20208 min read
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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...
Claire Verney
May 4, 20204 min read
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What's Going on Behind Closed Doors? Coronavirus Brings to Light the Dark Figure of Crime
As we all get used to living indoors more of us have started to think, and become concerned about, what could be going on behind closed...
Claire Verney
Apr 29, 20206 min read
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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...
Claire Verney
Mar 24, 20207 min read
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How to Create an Emergency Safety Plan for Domestic Abuse Perpetrators
This post will give information on how to complete emergency safety planning with perpetrators
Claire Verney
Mar 19, 20203 min read
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What Can be Done to Help Families Living in Isolation With an Abuser?
With the possibility of homes being kept in lockdown because of the corona virus it is important that we help keep families safe
Claire Verney
Mar 11, 20205 min read
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What Should a Safety Plan Consist of?
A safety plan is an important tool for those families living with domestic abuse. The plan should help the victim identify options to...
Claire Verney
Mar 10, 20203 min read
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What Safety Rules Can Parents Follow to Reduce the Risk of Harm from Violence?
For those families living in a home where domestic abuse is present it is important that a safety plan is in place. Part of that safety...
Claire Verney
Mar 10, 20202 min read
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How to Complete Safety Planning with a Family Living with Domestic Abuse
For those families living in a home where domestic abuse is present, it is important that a safety plan is in place. This post is...
Claire Verney
Mar 10, 20205 min read
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How to Recognise Coercive Control
In this post, we give the 10 most common indicators that a perpetrator is using coercive control in their relationship. What is coercive...
Claire Verney
Mar 4, 20205 min read
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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...
Claire Verney
Feb 26, 20202 min read
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How DV-ACT Assessments Help Children's Social Workers
DV-ACT is proud to work alongside children's social workers to help them keep children safe from domestic and sexual abuse We know that...
Claire Verney
Feb 18, 20201 min read
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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...
Claire Verney
Feb 18, 20202 min read
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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...
Claire Verney
Feb 18, 20202 min read
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