Probation Perspectives: Insights into Community Justice is a podcast exploring the world of probation, rehabilitation, and community justice. Hosted by Megan Thomas and Ceri Halfpenny from the University of Portsmouth, this series delves into key issues affecting probation practice, featuring expert insights, research, and real-world experiences. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Kerry Ellis-Devitt and Carl Hall from Interventions Alliance about domestic abuse and stalking. They explore the evolution of interventions, the importance of evidence-based practice, and strategies to support both victims and practitioners. Tune in for insights into trauma-informed approaches, the 5 typologies of stalkers, and how probation practitioners can foster meaningful change. Chapters 00:00 Domestic Abuse & Stalking 02:24 Dr Kerry Ellis-Devitt and Carl Hall 06:26 Defining Domestic Abuse & Stalking 16:30 Trauma-Informed Approaches 26:10 Challenges in Rehabilitation 31:40 Probation Practitioner Strategies 37:50 Final Reflections & Key Takeaways We’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made Probation Perspectives: Insights into Community Justice possible: Freddie Hunt – Podcast producer Jill Dealey – Podcast development and content support Rob Hobbs – Technical support Lauren Meredith – Logo and jingle development Jenn Grant & Michelle McDermott – Management and support All of our guests – For sharing their expertise and experiences Further readings: Link to the Interventions Alliance website: https://interventionsalliance.com Here are the details of the readings that were referred to within the episode: Kerry recommended the following readings: Gadd, D., Fox, C. L., Corr, M. L., Alger, S., & Butler, I. (2015). Young men and domestic abuse. Routledge. Renehan, N., & Gadd, D. (2024). For Better or Worse? Improving the Response to Domestic Abuse Offenders on Probation. The British Journal of Criminology, 64(5), pp1171–1188, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/bjc/azae003 Renehan, N. (2024). Foregrounding Meaning and Motive in the Domestic Abuse Perpetration of and Response to Neurodivergent Men. Deviant Behavior, 45(12), pp1682–1697. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/01639625.2024.2319638 Carl recommended the following reading: McEwan, T. E., Galietta, M., & Underwood, A. (2024). Treating stalking: A practical guide for clinicians. John Wiley & Sons. McEwan, T. E., & Pathé, M. (2013). Stalking. In G. Bruinsma, & Weisburd, D. (Eds.), Encyclopedia of criminology and criminal justice (pp. 5026–5038). Springer. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-5690-2_535 Parkhill, A. J., Nixon, M., & McEwan, T. E. (2022). A critical analysis of stalking theory and implications for research and practice. Behavioral Sciences & the Law, 40(5), pp.562–583. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/bsl.2598 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Portsmouth, the podcast hosts, or any affiliated organisations or employers.
