Domestic Abuse Perpetrators programme

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DOMESTIC ABUSE PERPETRATORS PROGRAMME

Supporting Change.

Protecting Families.

Breaking the Cycle.

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Family Engage UK delivers a specialist Domestic Abuse Perpetrators Programme (DAPP) designed for individuals who have used abusive or controlling behaviour in their intimate or family relationships. Our programme is not about blame  it is about change. We support clients to understand the impact of their behaviour, take responsibility, and build healthier, safer ways of relating to others.

We understand that reaching out takes courage. If you are considering our programme, you have already taken the first important step.

Understanding the Programme

About Our Programme

Family Engage UK’s Domestic Abuse Perpetrators Programme is a structured, evidence-informed intervention delivered by trained and accredited practitioners. The programme draws on established frameworks including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed practice.

What does the programme cover?

  •  Understanding what domestic abuse is and the cycle of abuse
  •  Recognising your own patterns of behaviour and their impact
  •  Taking responsibility — moving away from minimisation, blame, and denial
  •  The impact of domestic abuse on children and young people
  •  Building healthy communication skills and emotional regulation
  • Understanding coercive control and its effects
  • Developing safe, respectful relationships

Format and Duration

The programme is delivered on a one-to-one online basis. Sessions are confidential within the limits of safeguarding. Programme length varies depending on the level of need and any court or statutory requirements, but typically runs for a minimum of 10 weeks.

Our Approach

We know that change is hard. We also know that people are capable of it. At Family Engage UK, we do not shame or lecture. We work alongside clients to help them understand their behaviour, its roots, and its impact and to develop genuinely safer ways of living and relating. Our practitioners are trained to work with resistance, ambivalence, and the complexity that often underlies abusive behaviour.
Crucially, the safety of victims, children, and families is kept at the centre of our work at all times. Our programme operates within a robust safeguarding framework, and information about risk is shared with relevant agencies as required.

Frequently asked questions

Will attending the programme be reported to the courts?

If you have been directed to attend by a court or Cafcass, progress reports will typically be required. This will be discussed with you clearly at the outset.

Is the programme confidential?

Sessions are confidential within the limits of safeguarding. If we believe there is a risk of harm to a child, yourself, or another person, we are legally required to share that information with the relevant authority.

Can I self-refer?

Yes. We welcome self-referrals from individuals who recognise that their behaviour has been harmful and wish to take responsibility for change.

What if I have been told I must attend?

If you have been required to attend by a court or social services, we understand that this may feel difficult. We would encourage you to approach the programme with openness. The decision to engage genuinely is always yours — and the benefits of doing so can be significant for you, your children, and your future.

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