Working with Perpetrators by Andrea Guo

Denial of FV Profile

2024-09-11 07:40:21 UTC

examples of denial

forced to make the statement (e.g. CGO case)
deny that they caused harm to others, blaming stance

psychoed on the definition of violence
pace with/ understand client's definition/understanding of violence
do NOT confront/argue/corner directly first
connect with the story/feelings the person shares (e.g. finding exceptions in their life experience)
connect with the impact/fear experienced
stance of violent behaviour =/= violent person
using legal documentations to back up

profile may expect to be judged, blamed, hence denying FV is a defense mechanism

worker to open the space to hear their story

discernment on when to empathise and to be more assertive

Minimising impact of FV

2024-09-11 07:40:27 UTC

Corroborate with victim and police to gather more information
- usage of MI techniques: to put forth the discrepancies gently
Strategy: To assess the situation - retreating for safety concerns if client is aggressive
Forms of minimising: Justification their actions (cultural factors - patriarchal)
- Find commonalities (e.g., they don’t want to get into trouble again - can leverage on this factor and work with perpetrator)
Empathising with the clients
- Understanding and addressing their stressors

Uncooperative

2024-09-11 07:43:23 UTC

Asking the intention of their actions

Reflect back to them what they intended and their actions.

Indirectly elicit their history

if under PPO, can share with them on the consequences of not working with us and finding common working goals (bounded by court but also want to help them) - emphatise with client on mandated order.