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Claire Verney

Aug 15
5 min

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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Will the World Cup Cause a Rise in Domestic Violence?

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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Tackling Gaslighting: Identifying, Safety Planning and Risk Management

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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Domestic Abuse and the Johnny Depp V Amber Heard Trial

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.

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Interventions for perpetrators of domestic abuse

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

Children: hidden victims of the pandemic

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.

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Why the Increase in Domestic Violence Over Christmas?

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

3,794 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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Do you know the 8 Step Timeline in Domestic Abuse Homicides?

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...

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