Often gendered and non-gendered frameworks for domestic violence are pitted against each other as if they represent two mutually exclusive universes. This does not need to be the case.  To be useful, a  domestic violence assessment and practice approach needs to  be accurate, comprehensive and holistic.  In this episode of Partnered with a Survivor, Ruth and David discuss:

• how practicing without a gendered analysis of parenting expectations and societal dynamics fails the test for accurate, comprehensive and holistic assessments and interventions
• how a behavioral focus allows you to assess danger and risk in diverse situations including  men's violence against women, women's use of violence against men, abuse in same sex relationship and lateral violence

Also in this episode:

• The premiere of our Partnered with a Survivor theme song

If you like this episode you may want to check out the following:

• Episode 1: Coercive Control and Consent
• Episode 4:  Gender Double Standards
• Episode 6: Gender, Power Dynamics and Abuse
• Episode 15: Coercive Control, Entrapment & Isolation: An interview with Luke & Ryan Hart

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