Mapping Perpetrator’s Pattern Practice Tool Mapping Perpetrators’ Pattern Practice Tool is part of the Safe and Together model Suite of Tools and Interventions Perpetrator pattern based approach Use perpetrator patterns to guide case practice Every DV case needs a case specific set of interventions because every perpetrator’s risk to children is different Interventions, supports, engagement, services and assessment all flow from the perpetrator’ patterns How to use the Perpetrator Pattern Mapping Practice Tool in your Safe and Together model advocacy (c) 2013 David Mandel Associates LLC Do not reproduce or distribute without permission

Safe and Together™ Critical Components Perpetrator’s pattern of coercive control Actions taken by the perpetrator to harm the child Full spectrum of the non-offending parent’s efforts to promote the safety and well being of the child Adverse impact of the perpetrator’s behavior on the child Role of substance abuse, mental health, culture and other socio-economic factors (c) 2013 David Mandel Associates LLC Do not reproduce or distribute without permission

Scope of the Pattern Thinking largely, we are challenging the: Incident focus of child welfare The relationship focus of domestic violence The adult focus of domestic violence The gender double standard of society (c) 2013 David Mandel Associates LLC Do not reproduce or distribute without permission

Scope of the Pattern Full range of behaviors during presenting incident Before, during and after Pattern in current relationship Behaviors in prior relationships Other relevant behaviors, e.g. violence in other settings Indirect and direct actions towards children (c) 2013 David Mandel Associates LLC Do not reproduce or distribute without permission

Sources of Information Child welfare records Criminal background checks Interviews Adult survivor Child survivor Perpetrator Collateral contacts Family Friends Providers Adult probation/court (c) 2013 David Mandel Associates LLC Do not reproduce or distribute without permission

Unknowns and Questions What is not known about the perpetrator’s patterns of behavior? What is most important to learn? What is the plan to gather this information? (c) 2013 David Mandel Associates LLC Do not reproduce or distribute without permission

Implications Worker safety Children Adult survivor Perpetrator Practice (c) 2013 David Mandel Associates LLC Do not reproduce or distribute without permission

Tips for Child Welfare List perpetrator patterns on paper Focus on actions and statements Make efforts to understand behaviors associated with terms like “temper issue”, “jealous” Ask “How does he let you know?” and “What does he do or say?” Look beyond physical violence to controlling behaviors include not taking responsibility for violence Beware of gender double-standards Document the information and share Supervisors, legal (c) 2013 David Mandel Associates LLC Do not reproduce or distribute without permission

Safety Issues Be transparent with the adult survivor and children about the limits of confidentiality and plans to protect the information Ask survivors to help assess the impact of CW involvement will have on her and the children’s safety Make sure the information from the adult survivor and children is handled appropriately to ensure safety Safety plan with the survivor prior to any disclosure of information to the perpetrator (c) 2013 David Mandel Associates LLC Do not reproduce or distribute without permission

Mapping Perpetrator Patterns Practice Tool Activity (c) 2013 David Mandel Associates LLC Do not reproduce or distribute without permission

How do I use Perpetrator Pattern Mapping Practice Tool to enhance my advocacy? Can be used in all or parts Individual Advocacy To help adult survivor to See impact of the perpetrator’s behavior on the children Better identify and more deeply appreciate their own protective efforts To focus conversations with child welfare on their own understanding of the perpetrator’s pattern and its impact on the children To help evaluate child welfare’s planning for intervening with the perpetrator To collaborate with child welfare regarding worker safety (c) 2013 David Mandel Associates LLC Do not reproduce or distribute without permission

How do I use Perpetrator Pattern Mapping Practice Tool to enhance my advocacy? Training To demonstrate perpetrator pattern-based approach to other advocates for use in their advocacy (advocates) To provide a brief introduction to the Perpetrator Pattern Mapping Practice Tool to child welfare (child welfare training) Case Consultation (& community collaboration) Can be used in individual cases to help guide case practice Can be used in collaborative meetings to focus team on perpetrator and intervention strategies (c) 2013 David Mandel Associates LLC Do not reproduce or distribute without permission