Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Intervention Service

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk (OPCCN) has a statutory responsibility for the local commissioning of victim support services and, along with Norfolk Police, they have invested in first class services to support those who are affected by all types of crime, including domestic violence and abuse. Whilst robust policing and investigations alongside effective victim support services go some way to address the symptoms of domestic abuse and violence, it is recognised that perpetrator intervention approaches, which can involve programmes to address behaviours, are necessary to change behaviours and deal with the root cause of offending. It is the OPCCN and partnership philosophy that victims cannot be supported successfully without a whole system approach including perpetrator prevention, provision of services, partnership working and pursue through tactical means.