Reflections on working with perpetrators of domestic abuse

It’s often a subject of fascination (or of complete avoidance!) when I tell people I work with perpetrators of abuse. It’s a niche area to work in, with few perpetrator services available, so I’d like to share my reflections and insights from my time working in this field. I’ve worked mostly with men, in groups and on a 1:1 basis, delivering behaviour change programmes. I’ve always been drawn to working in these areas, though at first doubted I ever could, and am fascinated by why people do what they do.

In this workshop I’ll be reflecting on my own experiences, the impact on me personally, how it has impacted my thinking on working with the “bad guys” and what we can take away to reflect on and learn about humanity, society and building a more compassionate world.

This will be a personal informal talk for 45 minutes, with 15 minutes for Q&A at the end. Due to confidentiality, no specific cases, individuals or organisations will be named or discussed.

Learning objective participants can expect from this event

Learn about what it's really like working with perpetrators - have a peek behind closed doors. For those working with victims and survivors of domestic abuse, this may add another dimension to the work. The aim of perpetrator work still always has the safety of victims at its heart.

For anyone considering working in this area, this could be a helpful insight to see if it might be for you. This work can be challenging but so rewarding.

Who is this workshop appropriate for?

This talk is for anyone interested in domestic abuse, working with perpetrators, or anyone just intrigued about it all.

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