Level 1, 2, 3 : Recognising DV&A Perpetrator Types, ( 2 days, Min 10, Max 20, £220.00 per person)
Research has now firmly established the existence of several general ‘types’ of domestic violence and abuse perpetrators, each with their own motivations and, more importantly, each with differing treatment needs.

What this means is that treating all perpetrators as though a ‘one size fits all’ model based on a single framework is applicable to them will inevitably result in a worse fit with some of the men in the room, potentially making practice less effective or even counterproductive.

What is training in perpetrator types?
ignition training in Recognising Domestic Violence & Abuse Perpetrator Types covers the three main groups of perpetrators as follows
  • Family only
  • Generally violent
  • Borderline/dysphoric

The ‘sub types’ of each main group are also considered, and the differences in motivation and behaviour explored. Attention is given to contentious issues such as whether domestic violence and abuse can ever be seen as an anger management problem, whether anger management training is a valid intervention and whether a pro feminist power and control framework is always applicable. Throughout, the psychological research is presented an open and accessible way, emphasising the understanding of the trainees and their experiences.

The perpetrators are also brought ‘into the room’ though the use of skilled improvisational actors with experience of offender work, to illustrate and demonstrate the differences and similarities between types.

Who is it suitable for?
ignition training in Recognising Domestic Violence & Abuse Perpetrator Types is suitable for any worker involved in the assessment of or work with domestic violence and abuse perpetrators. It is a useful adjunct to women's support workers, increasing their understanding of the victimisers. It forms an introduction to ignition training in Domestic Violence & Abuse Perpetrator Assessment Skills skills at the next level.

By the end of the training participants will be :

  • familiar with the likely characteristics of differing perpetrator types
  • have explored their differing motivations and reasons for abusive behaviour
  • have considered their differing treatment needs and effective practice with each type