Domestic Abuse Risk Assessment (DASH 2009-16)

28th June 2018, 09.30

Dash 2009-16 is the Domestic Abuse, Stalking, Harassment and Honour Based Violence Risk Identification, Assessment and Management tool developed by Laura Richards in 2009. Leeway’s DASH training is provided by accredited DASH trainers and is designed for professionals who come into contact with domestic abuse on a regular basis. DASH 2009-16 includes detailed guidance on the use of the DASH risk identification and assessment checklist. Using DASH provides professionals with a process to support them to make defensible and auditable decisions regarding domestic abuse they encounter in their professional role. It equips delegates with the skills required to identify, assess and manage risks associated with domestic abuse. The session also supports delegates to communicate effectively with other agencies and refer with confidence to the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC).

Course Aims

To ensure professionals and partners have a full understanding of domestic, sexual, honour based abuse and stalking, and when encountering these can:

• Identify the risks present
• Assess the likelihood of those risks occurring
• Communicate effectively between agencies
• Take appropriate and positive action in order to save lives

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session, the delegates will:

• Understand “serious harm”, harassment, stalking and so-called Honour Based Abuse
• Identify the heightened risk factors that lead to domestic homicide
• Assess the risk of serious harm in Domestic Abuse cases and understand the differences between Standard, Medium and High Risk cases
• Apply a Risk Management strategy to reduce risk
• Be confident when referring to Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARACs)

Venue

79 Thorpe Road, Norwich

Further Details

• The training is delivered from 9:30 to 14:15 with a 30-minute lunch break (please bring lunch with you). Hot and cold drinks and biscuits are provided. Free parking is available.
• £60 per person (20% reduction for charities)
• More information on Leeway’s training can be found on their website www.leewaysupport.org.uk/training

Email admin@leewaynwa.org.uk to book your place. Please book your place at least one week in advance.