Research and Policy
Respect's Policy and Research Manager is Casey Marie and can be contacted on 020 7022 1808 or casey.marie@respect.uk.net
Roundtable event: ‘Evaluating the effectiveness of domestic violence perpetrator programmes’
Respect held a roundtable on ‘Evaluating the effectiveness of domestic violence perpetrator programmes’ on May 11th 2007
The aims of this event were to bring together researchers, practitioners and policy makers, to review what evaluation has been done or is currently under way and to discuss what else is needed. We also aimed to discuss opportunities presented by the Respect accreditation system.
It was a very productive and interesting day that was very well attended by some of the key people in this field of work and research. Being able to demonstrate the effectiveness of Domestic Violence Prevention Programmes (DVPP), in bringing about a reduction or cessation in the violence and abusive behaviour of the men who attend these programmes is crucial, especially in today’s competitive funding environment.
The following are available to download in relation to this event:
Roundtable report
Full minutes/ includes attendance list & agenda
Presenters slides
Photos (will be posted shortly)
Download: Roundtable report.doc
A transcript of the roundtable event can be downloaded here
Download: Round table minutes.doc
A powerpoint presentation by Dobash & Dobash is available below
Download: Dobash&Dobash.ppt
A powerpoint presentation by Marianne Hester is available below
Download: Marianne Hester.ppt
A powerpoint presentation by Neil Blacklock is available below
Download: Neil Blacklock accreditation.ppt
A powerpoint presentation by Thangam Debbonaire is available below
Download: Thangam Debbonaire.ppt
Gender Duty Equality Briefing Paper
The gender equality duty is the biggest change in sex equality legislation in thirty years, since the introduction of the Sex Discrimination Act (1977). The GED is a legal and enforceable duty contained within the Equality Act (2006). The GED requires public authorities to promote equality between women and men, and eliminate unlawful sex discrimination and harassment. The duty will affect all aspects of policy making, service provision, and employment practices to ensure that they reflect the diverse needs of women and men. The gender duty does not mean treating everybody the same. It requires public authorities to demonstrate that they treat women and men fairly to achieve equality.
To read more download the document below.
Download: Gender Equality Duty final draft.doc