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Understanding Individuals Who Use Family Violence
Practise your understanding of the patterns of behaviour, accountability, and responsibility involved when working with people who use family violence. Designed for professionals working in health, social services, community support, justice, and related fields.
15-20 minutes
Intermediate
Last updated Sept 2026
What You'll Learn
This PracticeLab quiz helps you revisit the essential concepts that guide safe, quality practice. Answer the questions, read the explanations, and build confidence in the knowledge you bring to your role.
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Recognising Patterns of Harm
Understand how family violence often involves ongoing patterns of coercive control, intimidation, abuse, and other harmful behaviours.
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Understanding Accountability
Recognise that responsibility for the use of family violence rests with the person using harmful behaviours.
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Identifying Minimisation and Blame
Recognise how minimising, denying, justifying, or blaming others can reduce accountability and contribute to the continuation of harmful behaviour.
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Supporting Safe Change
Understand how respectful, safe, and accountable responses can support behaviour change while prioritising the safety and wellbeing of those affected by family violence.