Blurred Lines: Navigating Dual and Counter Allegations

This enhanced full-day training offers a deeper, more comprehensive exploration of dual and counter allegations than our half-day session. Participants will gain advanced insight into relationship dynamics, learn to assess and identify primary perpetrators with greater confidence, and apply practical tools to respond with clarity and integrity

Training overview:

· Build clarity and confidence in navigating the complex terrain of dual and counter allegations in domestic abuse cases

· Dive deep into relationship dynamics and understand the different typologies

· Master the art of discernment: Learn how to identify the primary perpetrator and understand how they may present deceptively to professionals

· Explore the consequences of misidentification and the ripple effects it can have on survivors, justice, and safety

· Challenge the ‘ideal victim’ narrative and uncover how this damaging stereotype can silence and discredit real survivors

· Unpack the complexity to understand why dual/counter allegations are so difficult to resolve, and what tools can help

· Strengthen your advocacy lens by using professional judgement to assess risk and support survivors with nuance and integrity

· Engage in hands-on learning through interactive case studies and practical exercises using the Change Project’s Dual/Counter Allegation Toolkit*

Note: The toolkit is not a risk assessment tool. It is designed to support professionals in identifying dual allegations and should be used alongside your organisation’s chosen risk assessment framework, such as DASH.