Unit 04 Understand policy, response and intervention in relation to domestic abuse

1. Know about legislation and government responses to domestic abuse

• 1.1 Identify current key legislation relating to domestic abuse
• 1.2 Summarise key points of legislation established to address domestic abuse
• 1.3 Describe the role of statutory agencies and government departments involved in the response to domestic abuse

2. Understand how to respond if domestic abuse or harm is disclosed, suspected, or alleged

• 2.1 Explain the actions to take if domestic abuse or harm is disclosed, suspected, or alleged
• 2.2 Explain how actions or statements could adversely affect the use of evidence in potential investigations or in court
• 2.3 Describe possible interventions for a child or an adult if domestic abuse is disclosed, suspected, or alleged: • immediate interventions • long-term interventions
• 2.4 Outline procedures for reporting and recording disclosure or suspicion of domestic abuse

3. Know about the support available to survivors of domestic abuse

• 3.1 Describe support and interventions available to: • an adult affected by domestic abuse • a child affected by domestic abuse
• 3.2 Explain how referral can be used to support survivors of domestic abuse in: • health services • support specialist services • coordinated processes to improve victim safety
• 3.3 Identify different sources of information and support available to adults and children experiencing domestic abuse
• 3.4 Describe strategies that may be used to support survivors of domestic abuse

4. Know how to access support services available to those experiencing domestic abuse

• 4.1 Describe ways to access support in situations that are outside of own expertise, experience, role and responsibility
• 4.2 Identify support those experiencing domestic abuse may be entitled to in relation to: • legal support • financial support • housing support
• 4.3 Identify special measures that can be put into place during court proceedings to protect adults and children who have experienced domestic abuse

5. Understand potential barriers to accessing information and support

• 5.1 Explain why access to support for domestic abuse can be difficult
• 5.2 Explain the potential barriers that ethnic minorities may experience in relation to accessing support
• 5.3 Identify the possible barriers to accessing information and support for children
• 5.4 Describe ways to overcome barriers to accessing information and support

6. Understand the importance of multi-agency approaches in relation to domestic abuse

• 6.1 Identify the organisations and groups involved in multi-agency partnerships about domestic abuse
• 6.2 Describe ways that multi-agency partnerships can support those experiencing domestic abuse
• 6.3 Describe ways in which multi-agency communication and data sharing contribute to increased safety for those experiencing domestic abuse

7. Understand ways to reduce the likelihood of domestic abuse

• 7.1. Explain ways in which the likelihood of domestic abuse may be reduced
• 7.2 Describe ways in which empowerment programmes can break the cycle of abuse

8. Know about support available to perpetrators of domestic abuse

• 8.1 Describe the mandatory referral process for perpetrators of domestic abuse to specialist support services
• 8.2 Explain how referral can be used to support changes in a perpetrator’s behaviour in: • health services • support specialist services • coordinated processes to improve victim safety