Risk Assessment
Respect has been working to develop both resources for risk assessment and the training courses to improve practice and knowledge.
Training
Risk Assessment Level 1 and 2
We have completed work on a new training course for professionals who are undertaking risk assessment using one of the evidence based risk assessment checklists. The most widely used is the DASH and this is the tool recommended by Respect and the one that is built into the Respect case management tool (Redamos). This course will provide learners with an overview of risk assessment tools and a good grounding in what they assess, their value and limitations. The course will help practitioners to bring together information from a number of different sources to improve risk assessments, risk management and to be more confident in reporting back on risk in multiagency meetings.
Training Dates:
18th and 19th October 2011 in London.
Please click here for the booking form.
Cost
£240 for members
£300 for non-members.
Review of Domestic Violence Risk Assessment in the Family Court
Dr Chris Newman has undertaken a review of domestic violence risk assessment in the family courts in England and Wales. This thorough report sets out to answer the following questions:
- What a full assessment of domestic violence risk should include?
- What activities must be undertaken to complete a full report on domestic violence risk?
- What skills, knowledge and experience are necessary to undertake these assessments?
- Is there a need for a register of assessors?
- How could we improve the availability of professionals able to undertake these assessments?
The report includes the views of wide range of professionals working in the family courts and these inform the report and add weight to its conclusions.
To download a copy click here.