Learning from the ADVANCE intervention: cycle one

The three intervention development staff working on ADVANCE have reviewed the first cycle of work having run the intervention in three sites in England. Their key learning points were derived from feedback from staff, clients and their own weekly contact with facilitators of the group. Key learning points include: Sites giving similar feedback strengthened the view …

Kylie Dembrey murder in Berkshire: Police review domestic abuse case

Police are reviewing a domestic violence case. Mark Sinclair murdered his on/off partner Kylie Dembrey.  Thames Valley Police’s will aim to establish if “there are any areas or lessons to be learned” from this case because despite there being a safety plan in place this has not prevented the murder. Sinclair was sentenced to 21 …