This webinar is facilitated by SafeLives and Rise Mutual. 

It is suitable for all practitioners who work with people causing harm and victim/survivors of domestic abuse and their managers, plus anyone working with families. 

Overview of SafeLives Practice Guidance

SafeLives will present an overview of their practice guidance.

Conflicting information might come to light either because both parties have reported domestic abuse incidents in the past, or the alleged perpetrator has made counter allegations during the most recent incident.

If counter allegations are not identified and resolved, agencies may be providing services to the perpetrator and inadvertently helping them isolate and control the victim. The victim may not get access to the services they need because they are labelled ‘the perpetrator'.

Without resolving counter allegations, the understanding of the risks to both parties and children is incomplete, and agencies involved may not be able to manage or reduce risk effectively.

Rise Mutual: Local Approach to Counter and Dual Allegations 

Partnering with Rise Mutual, insight will be provided into the local Barnet approach. This includes how they can support practitioners when conflicting information is making it unclear who is the primary perpetrator and victim. 

For any queries contact:

• karen.lingwood@barnet.gov.uk, Domestic Abuse Consultant, Barnet Family Services
• Radlamah.Canakiah@barnet.gov.uk, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy Manager, Barnet Family Services