ABSTRACT
This chapter situates the probation programmes examined in this book (the Integrated Domestic Abuse Programmer and the Building Better Relationships programme) within the broader emergence of awareness of domestic violence and the development of perpetrator intervention work. The Duluth model of intervention is discussed, reflecting its substantial global influence on perpetrator work. The chapter then moves on to look specifically at IDAP and BBR and describes the impact of developments in probation practice, in particular the ‘what works’ initiative, on their design. The chapter highlights that a central debate about perpetrator programmes revolves around what the target factors should be, with feminist-informed programmes emphasising the importance of patriarchal beliefs and other programmes focusing on psychological deficits and limitations with emotional management.
