Integrated Domestic Abuse Programme (IDAP)

The IDAP Home Office Accredited Programme for the reduction of domestic abuse was launched in Northamptonshire in June 2005. The programme is run by the Northamptonshire Probation Area and its partners, the Sunflower Centre, who provide the Women's Safety Worker.

IDAP is a cognitive behavioural programme which tackles offender’s attitudes and beliefs in order to change their offending behaviour. It specifically targets heterosexual males who have been convicted of a domestic violence related offence with a medium to high risk of harm. The programme essentially teaches non controlling behaviour strategies and victim empathy. During the programme the following themes are explored: non violence; non threatening behaviour; respect; support and trust; accountability and honesty; sexual respect; partnership; responsible parenting, negotiation and fairness. The programme also incorporates inter-agency risk assessment, victim work, and core group work. The programme consists of 27 two hour sessions which are delivered on a weekly basis and includes 13 individual sessions.

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