Integrated Domestic Abuse Programme

(IDAP)

Jo Warner-Swann & Emmanuel Nkosi

The Integrated Approach

Probation>> Offender Manager (Holds & manages case)>> Group Facilitators

Women’s Safety Worker (Engages with & supports the (ex) partner/s)

Police

Social Services

Courts

Prison Service

Other Agencies eg.>> substance misuse>> Health>> Housing>> Benefits

Who is it for?

Adult male perpetrators

Are/Have been in heterosexual relationship/s

Index offence of Domestic Violence

Assessed as medium – high risk of harm using the Spousal Assault Risk Assessment (SARA)

Condition on Licence or Community Order

Offender Suitability Criteria

• Acknowledgement of the offence / willingness to change

• Ability to participate in the Groupwork Programme

Language Substance Misuse Length of licence Mental & physical health Literacy

IDAP Structure

Pre-group work >> 3 way>> Psychometric Questionnaires>> Motivational Work with Offender Manager>> Orientation Session

Core – group Sessions>> delivered by 2 facilitators (ideally female & male)>> 9 modules>> 27 sessions>> midway review

Post group work>> 3 way meeting>> Report>> Psychometric Questionnaires>> Relapse Prevention Plan>> Booster sessions as required

POWER & CONTROL

USING COERCION &

THREATS

USINGINTIMIDATION

USING EMOTIONAL

ABUSE

USING ISOLATION

MINIMISING DENYING & BLAMING

USING CHILDREN

USING MALE PRIVILEGE

USINGECONOMIC

ABUSE

VIOLENCE

PHYSICAL

PHYSICAL

SEXUAL

SEXUAL

VIOLENCE

EQUALITY

NEGOTIATION AND FAIRNESS

NON-THREATENING BEHAVIOUR

RESPECT

TRUST AND SUPPORT

HONESTY AND ACCOUNTABILITYRESPONSIBLE

PARENTING

SHARED RESPONSIBILITY

ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP

NONVIOLENCE

NONVIOLENCE

The Learning Environment

Cognitive Behavioural Approach

People can change

Motivational approach

Facilitators pro-social modelling of a positive relationship between a male & female

Safe & respectful collaborative working (ground rules)

Practising social skills

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IDAP Skills and Strategies for Non Controlling Behaviour

1. Recognising Anger Signals

2. Using Positive Self-talk

3. Coping with Jealousy

4. Acknowledging Women’s Fear

6. Using Assertive Behaviour & Accepting Criticism

7. Accepting Women’s Anger

8. Being Aware of Non-verbal Communication

9. Communicating Feelings & Thoughts

10. Letting Go

11. Non Violent Conflict Resolution

12. Taking Time Outs