Toxic Love: DFV TYPOLOGIES – Two types of Domestic Violence / Cobra vs. Pit Bull Typology-eWorkshop- 24- Feb- 2023

The workshop is for community services and non-for profit organisations, domestic violence organisations and charities, health, welfare and community workers who want to gain deeper insights into the mechanics behind sustained patterns of abuse, or improve skills in working with victims and domestic violence perpetrators.

In attending our 3-hour workshop:

• You’ll learn the difference between situational couple violence and sustained pattern of violence 95-98% of abusers are men. These two types of domestic Violence have different root causes and consequences for the victims.

• You will better understand Cobra vs. Pit Bull typology.

You’ll also learn why men using Cobra type of abusive behaviours rarely benefit from attending Men’s Behaviour Change Program.

• You’ll learn why Coercive Control is referred to as intimate terrorism..

We will discuss the planned New South Wales Labor Opposition coercive control legislation that they are preparing to introduce in Parliament.

When: Friday 24th February from 9.30am to 12.30pm each day. (AEDT)

Where: Online eWorkshop via Zoom. You will receive the Zoom details when payment is received.

Cost: The early bird booking is $195.00 (GST incl) if registered before 10th February 2023. If registering after 10th February 2023 then the Full Price is $250.00 (GST incl). Payment is required prior to attending the eWorkshop.

To register: Register and complete payment. A Tax Invoice will be emailed to you. The payment needs to be completed before the workshop occurs, for the registration to be fully confirmed.

Facilitator: Dean Quirke

Dean Quirke specialises in men’s health and wellbeing, primary prevention education and community development. His area of expertise is in the use of behavioural science and prevention strategies to help empower boys and men. He has worked and partnered with key stakeholders within the community to tackle a variety of social issues that impact the lives of young men, including domestic violence, youth violence, suicide, social isolation, addictions, unemployment and lack of purpose and direction. In 2015, Dean founded the Young Men’s Group and Empowering Youth; Changing Lives Program. These initiatives have since made an impact in the lives of over 500 young men from all walks of life across Sydney, including Fairfield, Bankstown, Canterbury, Mosman, Maroubra and Botany.

His skills in facilitating workshops are highly sought after in the areas of youth and men’s wellness and community development.