Recognising and Responding to Domestic and Family Violence

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The ABDCE Model of Intervention A - Ask to be alone: This is to ensure that the survivor is able to disclose if they choose to do so. A disclosure is highly unlikely if the worker attend to the survivor with their partner present B - Believe the disclosure: No matter how unbelievable or bizarre the story, believe it, as survivors rarely lie about the violence they have survived, if anything they minimise it C - Call in resources: Be aware of agencies that can assist the survivor for example- women’s refuges, domestic violence counsellors, sexual assault referral centres D - Document history and injuries: This is vitally important as this documentation may be used in court to support a survivor’s case E - Ensure safety: The safety of the survivor and any children involved is paramount. The worker should ask the woman if she fears for her safety or for the safety of her children. The worker should always be aware that the severity of
The ABCDE Model of Intervention- Cont’d previous violence is no indicator of future violence, and that many survivors minimise the violence. Research has clearly shown that violence generally escalates both in frequency and severity. Never treat any threat that a DV offender makes as idle Source of Information: Health department of Western Australia, “Family and Domestic Violence Training Package-Participants Kit, Australia
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