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Self Referral DAPP During Family Court Proceedings
Many Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programmes cannot accept self-referrals while private family court proceedings are ongoing.
This often leaves individuals unable to begin behaviour change work until their case has concluded.
Independent DAPP Services can accept self-referrals during active proceedings, allowing individuals to start meaningful work while their case is still progressing.
Why Starting During Proceedings Matters
The Challenge During Court Proceedings
Respect-accredited programmes often cannot accept self-referrals during active private family court proceedings.
This restriction can prevent individuals from beginning behaviour change work at the time when it may be most relevant to their case.
Starting the Programme Sooner
Independent DAPP Services allows individuals to begin engaging in structured behaviour change during ongoing proceedings.
This enables participants to demonstrate proactive engagement rather than waiting until a case has finished.
What Courts Look For
Family courts often look for evidence that individuals are:
• recognising harmful behaviour
• taking responsibility for their actions
• engaging meaningfully in change
• demonstrating sustained commitment to improvement
Demonstrating Engagement
Beginning a programme during proceedings can show that an individual is taking steps to address concerns raised in court and engaging constructively in behaviour change.