Developing a Model of Excellence – Working With Those That Cause Harm

The Chrysalis Centre and Work with Offenders invites you to our conference focused on advancing best practice in domestic abuse perpetrator interventions.

This event brings together commissioners, senior leaders, researchers, practitioners and frontline professionals to reflect, learn and collaborate around innovative, trauma-informed and culturally responsive models of working with those who cause harm.

Together, we will share impactful learning from The Chrysalis Centre and our partners, provide practical challenges and insights from the field and consider how multi-agency systems can respond more effectively to the communities most affected by domestic abuse.

Why Attend?

· Hear evidence-informed insights on the impact and innovations emerging from The Chrysalis Centre and our partners.

· Explore cutting-edge research on behaviour change, trauma, and systems-thinking.

· Strengthen multi-agency collaboration and expand your professional network.

· Engage with practical strategies to address disguised compliance and engagement barriers.

· Contribute to lively discussions on key aspects of voluntary perpetrator interventions and their impact.

Programme Overview

Morning Session – Strategic Insights Designed for senior leaders, commissioners and system influencers, as well as practitioners, the morning will focus on:

• The commissioning landscape and the future of domestic abuse perpetrator services.
• Evaluation of The Chrysalis Centre's impact to date.
• The economic and societal cost of domestic abuse – and the case for early intervention.

Afternoon Session – Frontline Practice and Innovation Geared toward practitioners and delivery partners, the afternoon will feature:

• Interactive discussions on the realities of engaging perpetrators in voluntary interventions
• Practice-led insights into working with shame, barriers to change and honour-based violence
• Space to reflect, share, and shape practice in real time.
• The Work with Offenders - Practitioner of the year award.

Participants are welcome to attend either or both sessions, depending on role and interest.

Who Should Attend?

Commissioners | Domestic Abuse Leads | Social Care | Probation and Police | Researchers | Housing and Health Professionals | Third Sector | Community Safety Partners | Faith-Based Organisations

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Rothamsted Enterprises, West Common, Harpenden, United Kingdom