SETDAB Lecture Series: Six of one and half a dozen of the other? Assessing victim/perpetrator dynamics in Intimate Partner Relationships.

Tuesday 11 March 2025, 9:30 – 12:30, via Microsoft Teams.

This half day conference style training session offers delegates the opportunity to gain an understanding of how to assess cases of intimate partner violence where both parties report being a victim of abuse. It aims to increase awareness of the impact on the family when victims and perpetrators are incorrectly identified.

The training will cover different types of domestic abuse and perpetrator typologies and the presenting behaviours of victims and perpetrators. On completion of the training, delegates should have an increased confidence in assessing cases where there are counter allegations.

Aims of the Training

• An introduction to the theoretical perspectives on violence in interpersonal relationships.
• To gain an understanding of how perpetrators use coercive control to shift blame.
• To provide an overview of the research on perpetrator typologies.
• To help delegates in understanding counter allegations and the DARVO model.
• An introduction to assessing victim/perpetrator dynamics and behaviours.

About the Speaker

Jo Majauskis is an independent Trainer and consultant who has worked in the field of Domestic Violence/abuse for 15 years.

Her previous roles have included frontline support work and Senior Management positions for Domestic Abuse Support Services. In her current role, Jo chairs Domestic Homicide Reviews and delivers training on Domestic and Sexual Violence, Stalking and Trauma Informed Practice.

Joanne is also an Associate Lecturer for the Department of Violence Prevention, Trauma and criminology (School of Psychology) at the University of Worcester having completed her own Master’s in Dynamics of Domestic Violence with a Distinction in 2015.

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