• The particular abuse employed by the
perpetrator and patterns of escalation, which
can inform risk management. The different
types of abuse employed by the perpetrator
are known to indicate risk of recidivism
including risk of femicide.
• Perpetrator risk factors such as mental ill
health, alcohol, drug misuse and financial
pressures which are known to heighten the risk
of DV, and may open up channels of working
with the perpetrator to address offending
behaviour.
• Vulnerability factors within the victim such
as financial dependence on the perpetrator.
This and other factors such as history of
abusive relationships, lack of social support,
can make it more difficult for the victim to leave
the perpetrator.
It is important to note that a victim of DV might
not be in a position to disclose all of the
relevant information for DASH at an initial
meeting. However by discussing each of the
areas covered by DASH with the victim, the