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Interested in becoming a SafeLives associate trainer? Luke Kendall talks about his experiences.

Can you tell us a bit about your work outside of being a SafeLives associate? 

I am a domestic abuse consultant and trainer, specialising in working with those who use abusive behaviours in intimate relationships. I have a portfolio of experience that includes advising on the DRIVE project, an intervention for high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse. In addition to this, I author and deliver psychoeducational domestic and sexual abuse programmes for SafeLives, Respect, Rock Pool, numerous police forces and domestic abuse specialist services.  

As a practitioner, I have worked with both high risk victims and perpetrators as an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor, Independent Sexual Violence Advisor and as an Intervention Facilitator in group settings and on a 1-2-1 basis.  

Outside of work, I am a member of the board of trustees for a Sussex-based charity for offenders and volunteers as a post-sentence restorative justice facilitator. I am also studying part-time for an MSc in Forensic Psychology.  

Why did you want to become a SafeLives associate?  

SafeLives are leaders and at the forefront of advancing and disseminating cutting edge knowledge

For me, it was simple. The beginning of my journey in the sector started with SafeLives on the IDVA accreditation. Owed to having a background in training and assessing, I was a delegate with a critical eye. At every stage of that initial journey, I was deeply impressed by the experience. From that moment, I worked on developing myself in order to be in the running to be employed by SafeLives. 

It is also incredibly important for me to be associated with organisations that share my same values, beliefs, and passions; SafeLives being synonymous with each of these. A central passion of mine is advancing the conversation regarding domestic abuse perpetration and SafeLives hold this fidelity too. SafeLives are leaders and at the forefront of advancing and disseminating cutting edge knowledge - this I am both very keen and proud to be a part of.   

What is being a SafeLives associate like?  

For me, this is very exciting as I get not only to train on cutting edge material, but also get the privilege of constructing it.

Busy! I am fortunate enough to be well utilised by SafeLives, across numerous workstreams, as an author of training, a trainer and an assessor.  The work is also varied. I have authored training on domestic abuse perpetrators, counter allegations and engagement techniques with perpetrators of DA for workforces such as NPS, Children's Services and Police. For me, this is very exciting as I get not only to train on cutting edge material, but also get the privilege of constructing it. 

 

Interested in becoming a SafeLives associate trainer? 

SafeLives associate trainers work with us to deliver exciting projects across the country. We're currently on the lookout for new associates to join our team. 

You can find more information in our Associate Recruitment Pack.

Deadline for applications is Sunday 7 November 2021.