SafeLives Training: Risk Assessment and DASH

Our Domestic Abuse Risk Assessment training is designed to give learners the tools you need to identify a victim’s level of risk, and what actions to take as a result. You’ll also gain understanding of the different types of domestic abuse and how they manifest, including controlling and coercive behaviour.

This training is suitable for all staff and volunteers working with adults in North Lincolnshire. 

Learning Outcomes:​

• Explore the definition of DA in light of the DA Act 2021.
• We look at the changes brought in by the latest legislation, and how we relate this broad definition of abuse to conversations with clients.
• Understand different categories of DA including controlling and coercive behaviour and how these types of abuse manifest.
• We will explore how to discuss different types of abuse with clients, and reflect on our use of language.
• Understand the concept of ‘risk’ and what this means for a DA response.
• We will explore how individual’s experiences, values and roles impact their understanding of risk, and how this affects our assessments.
• Identify when and how to complete a SafeLives DASH RIC and what to do with this once completed.
• We will explore why it was developed, and how to use it effectively by using case studies to embed learners’ knowledge through skills practice.
• Be confident in asking each question and managing disclosures.
• We look at referral options following risk assessments, including MARAC referrals.
• Explore the concept of ‘risk assessment’ and how to synthesise other sources of information as part of the process
• We will explore what else professionals should consider when assessing risk, in addition to the Dash. We will explore the concept of ‘professional judgement’.
• Practice completing initial safety planning and how to support the client to access specialist services.
• We practice building personalised safety plans with clients based on risk assessment.