The course draws on learning from Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs), the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, and national frameworks such as DASH and MARAC, supporting professionals to move from reactive to proactive intervention.
6 CPD points
Certificate issued
Trainer overview:
Bridie is a highly experienced and qualified trainer, and consultant with a strong foundation as an ex-police officer and subject matter expert in the Public Protection arena.
Bridie’s comprehensive understanding spans criminal and civil law, police practice, and the health and social care sectors, all within a multi-agency safeguarding framework.
Why join this course
To strengthen early identification of domestic abuse risk and improve proactive intervention before harm escalates.
Why this topic matters
Serious case reviews show repeated missed opportunities linked to inconsistent risk assessment, weak information-sharing and limited professional curiosity.
How it helps
You’ll learn how to interpret risk frameworks, spot escalation, share information lawfully and coordinate safety planning across agencies.
Who should attend
Police, probation, social care, housing, health, domestic abuse specialists, safeguarding leads and anyone managing risk in frontline roles.
Learning objectives
Recognise patterns of coercive control and cumulative risk that signal potential escalation.
Apply appropriate risk assessment frameworks (DASH, DARA) confidently and interpret findings holistically.
Identify points of prevention and early intervention within their role and across the system.
Collaborate more effectively across agencies to share information, challenge appropriately, and coordinate safety planning.
Reflect on lessons from Domestic Homicide Reviews to improve local practice and avoid missed opportunities.
Demonstrate greater professional curiosity and confidence in managing complex or high-risk cases.