This online briefing aims to equip practitioners in Southampton who already have a basic understanding of domestic abuse with focused knowledge and practical skills to recognise and respond effectively to male victims/ survivors, including applying Johnson’s Typologies of domestic abuse and managing counter-allegations with fairness and accuracy.
Objectives:
By the end of this briefing, participants will have:
- Reviewed the scale, nature, and key differences in the experiences of male victim/survivors compared to female victims.
- Identified common verbal and non-verbal indicators of abuse in men, including those reluctant to disclose.
- Explored the role of gender stereotypes and cultural factors in shaping men’s willingness to seek help.
- Gained a working understanding of Johnson’s Typologies of Domestic Abuse and how they apply to cases involving male victims.
- Examined the complexities of counter-allegations, including assessing primary victim status in disputed cases.
- Considered practical approaches for engaging male victim/survivors from diverse backgrounds in brief interactions.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
· Recognise signs and patterns of abuse in men, including subtle indicators and disclosure barriers.
· Apply Johnson’s Typologies to understand the dynamics of abuse in cases involving male victim/survivors.
· Respond to counter-allegations with neutrality, using evidence-informed assessment techniques.
· Adapt their engagement approach to be inclusive, sensitive, and effective for male victim/survivors from a range of backgrounds.
This training session is designed for frontline practitioners who possess a basic understanding of domestic abuse and its general dynamics and are coming into contact with survivors of domestic abuse in their current roles.
Zoom link and relevant information will be sent to participants prior to the training event. Please use your work email address to book a place on the webinar.
