Expertise You Can Trust
Frequently commended for our expertise as assessors and independent witnesses. DVACT-PAI hold the only register of experts for child-focused Domestic Abuse Risk Assessments in the U.K.
Register of Experts
DVACT-PAI consists of an established team of independent experts who are held to the highest professional standards.
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Domestic abuse is a specialised area to which models and theories from other disciplines do not readily apply. DVACT-PAI ensures that all experts registered to deliver Domestic Abuse Risk Assessments have proven in-depth experience of direct work in the field with quality assurance provided by experienced managers on every case.
DVACT-PAI sets out core competencies and qualifications for domestic abuse experts and maintains a register of experts who meet these standards as well as upholding professional and ethical guidelines.
The purpose of the register is to:
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Ensure that children are adequately safeguarded by the assessments provided
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Promote and maintain proper professional standards and conduct for those delivering domestic abuse risk assessments
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Protect the integrity of domestic abuse risk assessment within the family courts and with local authorities
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Promote and maintain public confidence in the effectiveness and reliability of domestic abuse risk assessments.
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All experts included in the Register meet the DVACT-PAI standards for Expert Domestic Abuse Risk Assessors. The guidance for child-focused Risk Assessments can be downloaded from the information section below.
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To remain on our register experts must:
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Adhere to our Ethical Framework and Professional Conduct Procedure (available below)
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Attend regular relevant training
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Demonstrate a clear, enhanced DBS check
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Attend clinical supervision on every case
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Submit assessment reports for quality standards
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Maintain professional standards of competence and behaviour
The Register of Expert Domestic Abuse Risk Assessors is available to view online.
Please click (tap ) here to access the register
The full register with biographies and CVs of specific experts can be provided upon request by emailing the assessment team at info.pai@dvact.org​​
For further information on our standards, ethics and our complaints procedure please contact us.
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