Family Violence and Risk Assessment, and Risk Management training
A key aspect of the implementation of the Family Violence Risk Assessment and Risk Management Framework has been the development of a statewide rollout of this training, commonly known as the Common Risk Assessment Framework (CRAF) training.
The different CRAF training types are especially designed to suit a range of professionals according to their level of engagement with victims of family violence. A suite of training materials are also available:
- Risk Assessment Framework Resources (external link)
Preliminary Risk Assessment Training – for mainstream professionals
The Preliminary Risk Assessment training component is designed for professionals who may be providing non specialist family violence support services to those who may also be experiencing family violence. This could include the need to undertake initial risk assessments with victims of family violence and/or referring clients to specialist family violence services.
This Preliminary Risk Assessment Training covers a shared understanding of family violence (including the impact of family violence); use of Preliminary assessment tool to assess for presence of evidence-based risk factors; safety planning; and information sharing and effective referral.
Comprehensive Risk Assessment Training – for family violence specialists
The Comprehensive Risk Assessment training component is designed for specialist family violence professionals whose roles include undertaking ongoing risk assessment and active risk management as part of an ongoing case management responsibility within the overall family violence service system.
This Comprehensive Risk Assessment Training covers shared understanding of family violence (including the impact of family violence); use of Comprehensive assessment tool to assess risk and develop risk management strategies, with a particular focus on working with children, Indigenous clients, CALD clients and clients with a disability; safety planning; information sharing and partnership approaches; case management and risk management.
Information about Identifying Family Violence sessions
Separate from CRAF Training, Identifying Family Violence Training sessions are available for organisations, community groups or those in roles which may encounter and work with women who may be experiencing family violence. These are two hour sessions delivered by trained family violence professionals to increase knowledge and understanding of family violence.
If you or your organisation is interested in a session, please contact the Family Violence Regional Integration Coordinators for your region:
