Articles and updates

Perpetrator accountability is often discussed in DFV practice, but its meaning and application can vary in everyday work. This blog explores what perpetrator accountability is, how it operates across the system, and what it looks like in practice for different roles.

Pregnancy is often assumed to be a protective time, but in the context of domestic and family violence (DFV), it can increase risk. This article responds to a common question from health professionals and explores what the evidence tells us about pregnancy, coercive control, and safety.

A practical exploration of warm and cold referrals in domestic and family violence (DFV) practice, and why referral pathways are critical for safety, choice, and advocacy.

This post situates gaslighting within DFV as a patterned tactic of coercive control that undermines self-trust, isolates victim-survivors, and reshapes what feels “real” over time. It outlines how victim-survivors describe these dynamics, why social power and systemic disbelief can amplify harm, and what it can look like in practice when someone presents with uncertainty rather than “clear” disclosures. It also offers grounded considerations for responding in ways that support safety, dignity, and agency without getting pulled into debates about details.

Grounding is a practical, trauma- and violence-informed skill that can support victim-survivors to remain present, engaged, and able to make choices during moments of overwhelm. This post explores what grounding is, why it matters in DFV contexts, and how it can be used ethically within everyday practice without replacing safety, risk, or advocacy work. It situates grounding as a supportive response rather than a therapeutic intervention.