Domestic abuse affects 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men in their lifetime. One in 7 children and young people under the age of 18 will have lived with domestic abuse at some point in their childhood. Its prevalence and complexity present challenges for the full range partners (health, social care, criminal justice, education and schools, housing sectors and the voluntary sector) working to address domestic abuse.
Cordis Bright is able to engage knowledgeably and sensitively across these sectors. It puts us in a strong position to support those seeking to improve outcomes in relation to domestic abuse and violence against women and girls and the systems which underpin them. We are especially motivated by this work because of its potential to support improved lives for victims-survivors, families and those who commit domestic abuse in the shorter term, to reduce repeat abuse and victimisation in the longer term, and to prevent or reduce potential future negative outcomes for children and young people who experience domestic abuse in childhood. Recent assignments have involved projects for central government, local authorities, police and crime commissioners and the voluntary sector:
Our involvement has included (for example) strategic needs assessments, qualitative and quantitative research, co-productive and collaborative approaches to evaluation design and options including experimental designs (e.g. RCTs, QEDs etc), data analysis, evidence reviews, engagement with those experiencing or committing/using abuse, consultation with stakeholders who commission, plan and deliver services, action planning to support implementation of new multi-agency service delivery arrangements, and supporting collaborative strategic decision-making across the range of agencies required to bring about meaningful change.
The box below provides examples of recently published reports.
Feasibility study of the Drive Partnership’s Restart Programme: Study protocolView details
Feasibility study protocol for the Emotion Coaching programmeView details
Research into Safeguarding Processes in Child Contact CentresView details
Domestic abuse perpetrator programmes: what worksView details
Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programme Needs Assessment ToolkitView details
Evidence on 'what works' with Domestic Abuse PerpetratorsView details
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