Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Abuse

This one day workshop gives an overview of why we risk assess victims of domestic violence and abuse (DVA), the history, purpose and use of the SafeLives Domestic Abuse Stalking Harassment and Honour Based Violence (DASH) risk identification checklist (RIC). Attendees will consider how to respond to disclosure of domestic abuse with empathy and understanding and the role of professionals in intervening safely. The session will also consider how to assess someone’s immediate safety, build a coherent safety plan and referral to, and continued liaison with, specialist services. The session links to Newham’s local policies on supporting victims of domestic abuse as well as highlighting local referral pathways into specialist services.