Category: Tackling Domestic Abuse
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Adult to Parent Familial Abuse (APFA)
Overview APFA is one of our domestic abuse interventions for families with adults who are abusive within their families and this is includes elder and sibling abuse as well. With up to 10 sessions, with the perpetrator and 4-6 sessions with the victim, there is a lot of support that our practitioners provide for the…
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Interventions for Perpetrators
Our experienced team of professionals work with perpetrators of domestic violence and abuse to guide them through a process of change, which addresses their behaviours and attitudes. Through a combination of group work and one-to-one sessions the programmes aim to prevent reoffending. They are focused on self-reflection and creating tangible outcomes that can help perpetrators…
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Tackling Domestic Abuse
There are many stakeholders we work with when Tackling Domestic Abuse where we help make positive changes on the community, families, local authorities and PCC’s. We ensure that we provide a wide range of support such as services in domestic abuse, family support, group work and 1-1 sessions, preventative work and integrated safety services. We…
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Female Awareness and Domestic Abuse (FADA)
Overview FADA is a 1-1 programme for women who are violent or abusive in domestic settings. There are 8-14 sessions where each session helps meet the needs of the individual. Trauma-informed techniques are used to help recognise many women engaging in this programme have/are also victims of domestic abuse. RISE has applied a culturally grounded…
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Domestic Abuse Safety Advisors (DASAs)
Overview DASA work with a variety of agencies to ensure that victims receive all the necessary support to overcome their traumatic experiences and to plan for a better future. We have trained specialists who offer confidential and non-judgemental advice to victims of domestic abuse. Contact will be made with the current or ex-partners of all…
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New Beginnings Programme
Overview In addition to support from Domestic Abuse Safety Advisors (DASAs), victims can be offered the New Beginnings programme. The New Beginnings programme provides a confidential and problem-free environment for perpetrators to share their experiences. It focuses on the safety and wellbeing of victims and helping them to devise a safety plan. The aims of the…
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Drive Case Management
Targeting narratives of domestic abuse asking “Why doesn’t he stop?” instead of “Why doesn’t she leave?” Overview Drive is a perpetrator programme delivered by us here at RISE for perpetrators who display high levels of harm. Our goal is to reduce abuse whilst increasing the safety of victims and survivors and rehabilitate people to make…
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Respect and Principles Programme
Overview The Respect and Principles Programme is an 8-session course for young men aged 13-17 to encourage them to think about their views around violence, abuse and control within a relationship context, with the aim of preventing them from becoming victims or perpetrators in the future. All young people have the right to be safe…
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Respectful Partnerships Programme (RP)
Overview The Respectful Partnerships (RP) programme incorporates an intersectional, culturally sensitive approach. It is a 1:1 intervention for LGBTQI+ people who have been abusive in their intimate relationships against their partner. Through a coordinated community approach, we provide a targeted, multi-faceted domestic abuse service for marginalised and racialised groups. High numbers of underreported abuse occur…
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Preparing Men for Change
Overview Preparing Men for Change is a domestic abuse perpetrator programme of up to 20 1-1 sessions. It is suitable for those who cannot attend group work due to mental health issues or language barriers. The exercises are designed to be delivered sequentially, with the first 2 sessions aimed at building a relationship with the…