Integrated Domestic Abuse
Programme
(IDAP)
Jo Warner-Swann & Emmanuel Nkosi
The Integrated Approach
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Probation
>> Offender Manager (Holds & manages case)
>> Group Facilitators
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Women’s Safety Worker (Engages with & supports the (ex) partner/s)
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Police
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Social Services
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Courts
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Prison Service
Other Agencies eg.
>> substance misuse
>> Health
>> Housing
>> Benefits
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Who is it for?
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Adult male perpetrators
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Are/Have been in heterosexual relationship/s
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Index offence of Domestic Violence
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Assessed as medium – high risk of harm using
the Spousal Assault Risk Assessment (SARA)
Condition on Licence or Community Order
Offender Suitability Criteria
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Acknowledgement of the offence /
willingness to change
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Ability to participate in the Groupwork
Programme
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Language
Substance Misuse
Length of licence
Mental & physical health
Literacy
IDAP Structure
Pre-group work
>> 3 way
>> Psychometric Questionnaires
>> Motivational Work with Offender Manager
>> Orientation Session
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Core – group Sessions
>> delivered by 2 facilitators (ideally female & male)
>> 9 modules
>> 27 sessions
>> midway review
Post group work
>> 3 way meeting
>> Report
>> Psychometric Questionnaires
>> Relapse Prevention Plan
>> Booster sessions as required
VIOLENCE
PHYSICAL
SEXUAL
USING
COERCION &
THREATS
USING
INTIMIDATION
USING
ECONOMIC
ABUSE
USING
EMOTIONAL
ABUSE
POWER &
CONTROL
USING MALE
PRIVILEGE
USING
ISOLATION
USING
CHILDREN
MINIMISING
DENYING &
BLAMING
PHYSICAL
SEXUAL
VIOLENCE
NONVIOLENCE
NEGOTIATION AND
FAIRNESS
NON-THREATENING
BEHAVIOUR
ECONOMIC
PARTNERSHIP
SHARED
RESPONSIBILITY
RESPECT
EQUALITY
TRUST AND
SUPPORT
RESPONSIBLE
PARENTING
HONESTY
AND
ACCOUNTABILITY
NONVIOLENCE
The Learning Environment
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Cognitive Behavioural Approach
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People can change
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Motivational approach
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Facilitators pro-social modelling of a positive
relationship between a male & female
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Safe & respectful collaborative working (ground
rules)
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Practising social skills
IDAP Skills and Strategies
for Non Controlling Behaviour
1.
Recognising Anger Signals
2.
Using Positive Self-talk
3.
Coping with Jealousy
4.
Acknowledging Women’s Fear
6.
Using Assertive Behaviour & Accepting Criticism
7.
Accepting Women’s Anger
8.
Being Aware of Non-verbal Communication
9.
Communicating Feelings & Thoughts
10.
Letting Go
11.
Non Violent Conflict Resolution
1.
Taking Time Outs
9