Working with Perpetrators Training
Why People Harm
At the Healthy Relationships Awareness Centre, we believe that truly preventing domestic abuse means addressing the root causes of harmful behaviour. This mean identifying and working with perpetrators of domestic abuse. Our working with perpetrators training is designed to equip professionals, to identify perpetrators, understand how to discuss domestic abuse, recognise manipulation, avoid collusion and signpost for support.
This specialist training enables professionals to explore their own fears and concerns around working with perpetrators and equips them with the tools to know how to respond, whilst keeping themselves safe.
What Is This Course About?
Understanding
Perpetrator Motivations
Our working with perpetrators training explores why some individuals engage in abusive behaviour. We examine issues like power, control, childhood experiences, social norms, and difficulties handling emotions such as jealousy or anger. Understanding these factors is critical for those working with perpetrators of domestic abuse, as it enables more effective engagement and change.
Challenging Attitudes and Promoting Accountability
Through participatory training and case discussions, professionals learn how to address unhelpful narratives, confront minimisation and denial of harm, and encourage responsible, accountable behaviour. Accountability is central to lasting change.
Practical Intervention Strategies and Resources
The course provides specialist techniques used in domestic abuse perpetrator programmes, including frameworks for safe intervention, risk assessment, and supporting ongoing behavioural change. We introduce methods from evidence-based perpetrator interventions, as well as guidance on how behaviour change differs from counselling and suitable signposting to additional support.
Contact us for further information and pricing.
Why Choose Healthy Relationships Awareness Centre?
Highly Experienced Team
With almost thirty years in frontline services, we understand domestic abuse, it's impacts and how to support families and colleagues.
Trauma-Informed and Evidence-Based
Our approaches are informed by the latest research and a strong commitment to compassionate accountability, prioritising safety and wellbeing for all.
Practical, Actionable Skills
Training is designed to offer practical, accessible tools, enabling you to support behaviour change.
Community-Focused and Person-Centred
We shape our courses to meet the needs of local professionals and service users in Gloucestershire, offering ongoing support and resources beyond training.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of this working with perpetrators training?
The training aims to help professionals understand, engage with, and support behaviour change in individuals who perpetrate domestic abuse, reducing harm and building safer communities.
Who is the course aimed at?
This course is ideal for probation officers, social workers, community practitioners, and professionals working with those at risk of perpetrating domestic abuse.
Does the training explore effective engagement strategies with perpetrators?
Yes, working with perpetrators training includes practical engagement techniques, addressing attitudes, beliefs, and learned behaviours to facilitate behavioural change and accountability.
Will I learn about risk assessment and safeguarding when working with perpetrators?
Absolutely, the training covers thorough risk assessment, safeguarding processes, and safer intervention frameworks essential when working with domestic abuse perpetrators.
Does this training address behaviour change programmes?
Yes. We will share information about local and national behaviour change programs and research on their effectiveness.
Is this course suitable for probation officers, social workers, and community practitioners?
Definitely. Our training is specially designed for frontline professionals such as probation officers, social workers, and anyone working with perpetrators of domestic abuse.
Take the Next Step Towards Safer, Healthier Relationships
If you would like to book onto our working with perpetrators training, please email contact@healthyrelationshipsac.co.uk or call 07769 268340 for further information or a quote.
