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Concrete strategies. Meaningful tools. Real change. The Safe & Together Institute provides domestic abuse–informed training and consulting to improve the safety and well-being of families.

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Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · Feb 19

Hi! 👋 We're the Safe & Together Institute, and we're on a mission to inspire, inform & advance domestic abuse–informed change across the globe.

Follow us + visit safeandtogetherinstitute.com to learn more about the training and tools we provide #domesticviolence and #childwelfare professionals.

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Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · 14h

“She Is Not Your Rehab” reminds us that healing begins with accountability, not blame.

Join Matt & Sarah Brown at the 2026 Asia Pacific Coercive Control & Children Conference. safeandtogetherinstitute.com/events/2026-...

Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · 1d

Perpetrators can exploit survivors’ mental health or substance use to maintain control.

Hear David & Ruth share practical strategies for practitioners to protect survivors in this podcast episode: tinyurl.com/yve4mwpx

#SafeAndTogether #ChildProtection

Season 3 Episode 2: Perpetrators’ Weaponization of Mental Health and Addiction Against Survivors — Safe & Together Institute

About This Episode Have you ever seen survivors’ mental health or substance use issues turned against them by a domestic violence perpetrator? Have you been concerned about a domestic violence surviv...

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Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · 4d

Courts play a crucial role in child safety. The Ohio Supreme Court’s guide shifts focus to perpetrators’ behaviors, helping legal and child welfare professionals prioritize safety and accountability.

Read more: tinyurl.com/38jpsh6c

#ChildSafety #SafeAndTogether #DVInformed

Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · 7d

Blame doesn't make families safer—clarity does.

Hear Scottish survivors & practitioners on shifting from victim-blaming to perpetrator accountability. Your behavior is a parenting choice.

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#SurvivorCentered #ChildSafety #SafeandTogether

Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · 8d

Advocates play a key role in shaping child welfare responses to domestic violence. Practical solutions, child-safety framing, and respectful collaboration drive real change.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/2h44k3ha

#ChildSafety #DomesticViolenceInformed #SafeAndTogether

Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · 11d

🌿 Conference highlights:

🔹 Indigenous-led frameworks for healing & safety

🔹 Family law & coercive control reform

🔹 Health systems integrating perpetrator-pattern approaches

Be part of the change.

📍Sydney + Virtual | 🎟️ tinyurl.com/ze6zs7nx

#SafeAndTogetherAPAC #ChildSafety

2026 Asia Pacific Coercive Control & Children Conference — Safe & Together Institute

The Safe & Together Institute’s 2026 Asia Pacific Coercive Control & Children Conference is officially scheduled for 17–19 March 2026 at Roundhouse at the heart of the University of New South ...

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Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · 11d

For 20 years, the Safe & Together Model has helped systems move beyond “mother-blaming” to real accountability: keeping children safe and together with survivors.

This conference marks that milestone—and looks ahead to the next decade of change.

#SystemsChange #SafeAndTogether

Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · 11d

🧵 Join global leaders in Sydney, 17–19 Mar 2026, for the Asia Pacific Coercive Control & Children Conference—3 days of real solutions to keep children safe.

🎟️ Early bird ends Jan 1 → tinyurl.com/ze6zs7nx

#SafeAndTogether2026 #ChildSafety #CoerciveControl

2026 Asia Pacific Coercive Control & Children Conference — Safe & Together Institute

The Safe & Together Institute’s 2026 Asia Pacific Coercive Control & Children Conference is officially scheduled for 17–19 March 2026 at Roundhouse at the heart of the University of New South ...

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Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · 14d

Transform child welfare practice.

Register for your region's Live Remote Safe & Together Model Core Training for practical tools, survivor partnership & real change: tinyurl.com/3aasfdp4

Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · 15d

Awareness isn’t enough. Professionals need tools to keep children safe, support survivors & hold perpetrators accountable.

For 15+ years, @safeandtogether.bsky.social has led this global shift

Learn more: safeandtogetherinstitute.com

#SafeAndTogether #SystemsChange

Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · 17d

Europe’s leading domestic abuse–informed practice event 🌍

Join the 2026 Coercive Control & Children Conference, 10–11 Feb (online).

Learn how the Safe & Together Model keeps kids safe and families together.

Early bird ends 1 Dec → tinyurl.com/4mkz5tjn

2026 European Coercive Control & Children Conference — Safe & Together Institute

Our 2026 European Coercive Control & Children Conference is officially scheduled for 10–11 February 2026 and will be delivered virtually via Zoom Events!

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Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · 18d

The PPMT gives professionals clarity in domestic abuse cases—highlighting coercive control, child safety, and protective parenting.

Learn more about the tool: safeandtogetherinstitute.com/perpetrator-...

Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · 21d

World Mental Health Day highlights how safety, well-being, and mental health overlap. Our Intersections course helps practitioners connect the dots between abuse, substance use & mental health.

Learn more: academy.safeandtogetherinstitute.com/course/inter...

Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · 28d

Childhood exposure to domestic violence shapes long-term health, behavior & well-being. Hear insights from Professor Daryl Higgins in this podcast on domestic abuse–informed interventions for protecting children.

🎧 Listen: tinyurl.com/2bxu2z3f

Season 5 Episode 7: Childhood Domestic Violence Exposure Is “Pivotal”: An Interview with Professor Daryl Higgins — Safe & Together Institute

About This Episode The recent groundbreaking population-based study of child maltreatment in Australia found exposure to domestic violence is the most common form of maltreatment. In this interview...

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Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · Oct 1

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the U.S. Stronger child welfare teams = safer kids.

Core Training equips practitioners to stop mother-blaming and hold perpetrators accountable.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/as4az2x4

Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · Sep 30

🌟 Transform your child welfare practice with our Core Training!

Build skills to hold perpetrators accountable, strengthen assessments, & improve outcomes for families—all through a survivor-centered lens.

👉 Register: safeandtogetherinstitute.com/core-training

#SafeAndTogether #ChildWelfare

Core Training — Safe & Together Institute

Safe & Together’s four-day Core Training is designed to give practitioners a skills-oriented foundation for domestic abuse–informed practice. This training provides key skills and learnings for partic...

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Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · Sep 29

The Perpetrator Pattern Mapping Tool (PPMT) helps teams create consistent, coordinated responses, keep focus on perpetrator accountability, and support safer outcomes for children and families.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/5xvywh4v

Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · Sep 27

Diverse experiences strengthen domestic abuse–informed work—but only with a shared framework that centers perpetrator patterns and survivor strengths.

How does your team align different perspectives while staying focused on the source of harm?

#DiverseTeams #SafeAndTogether

Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · Sep 24

Build teams that thrive with domestic abuse–informed practices: normalize consultation on perpetrator patterns, foster peer mentorship, debrief complex cases, and share knowledge widely. Supportive teams need intentional, evidence-based approaches—not just good intentions.

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Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · Sep 22

Real change happens when teams build shared language and coordinated approaches. Core Training strengthens teams to deliver survivor-centered support and keep child safety front and center.

👉 Learn more: shorturl.at/weEIH

#SafeAndTogether #ChildWelfareTeams

Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · Sep 16

Build stronger, more effective child welfare practice with the Foundation Course Bundle. Learn to support survivors, understand perpetrators, and navigate complex cases. Improve outcomes for families today.

👉 safeandtogetherinstitute.com/training-bun...

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Training Bundles — Safe & Together Institute

Our cost-effective training bundles help expand your domestic abuse–informed practice knowledge while saving you money.

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Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · Sep 12

Child Welfare Workforce Protection Month = perfect time to invest in your team. Transform your approach at the 2026 Asia Pacific Coercive Control Conference. tinyurl.com/bdhvpj7h

#WorkforceProtection #ProfessionalDevelopment

Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · Sep 10

Strong teams create real, lasting change.

Learn how to build yours at 🔗 safeandtogetherinstitute.com

#WorkforceDevelopment #ChildProtection #SafeAndTogether

Safe & Together Institute | Strengthen Your Practice & Improve Family Outcomes

Explore Safe & Together Institute's evidence-based training and resources to transform your approach to child welfare and domestic abuse interventions.

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Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · Sep 10

When teams align around a common framework:
-Children experience consistent safety planning
-Perpetrator accountability increases
-Survivors get coordinated—not conflicting—support
-Burnout decreases, decisions improve

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Safe & Together Institute @safeandtogether.bsky.social · Sep 10

🧵 Effective child welfare teams don’t just support workers—they improve outcomes for entire families. A shared, domestic abuse–informed approach makes all the difference.

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