Katherine RAMF Training - Thursday 26 March 2026

NT Domestic and Family Violence Risk Assessment and Management Framework (RAMF) Training Workshop

Before attending the training, participants must have a foundational understanding of DFV. This can be gained through professional knowledge and experience (working in a DFV related capacity for a minimum of 1 year), or having completed training such as a DFV Fundamentals course or completing the online PARt training modules.

The Northern Territory Government Domestic and Family Violence Risk Assessment and Management Framework (RAMF) provides a consistent and evidence-based way to identify, assess, respond to and manage domestic and family violence risk across the Northern Territory.

This training is for workers whose responsibilities under the RAMF extend to:

- Domestic and family violence (DFV) identification and screening

- Immediate risk management

- Workers whose responsibilities under the RAMF extend to comprehensive DFV risk assessment and management

- Undertake comprehensive domestic and family violence (DFV) risk assessment

As a result of this training, participants will:

• understand their roles and responsibilities in DFV risk identification, assessment and management

• recognise the indicators of DFV and feel more ready and able to screen for DFV

• identify evidence-based DFV risk factors

• respond to the immediate safety needs of DFV victim survivors through referrals, information sharing, and mandatory reporting

• define vicarious trauma and identify individual and organisational responsibilities and strategies for managing vicarious trauma

• connect with a group of peers to enable collaborative and interagency practice when working with DFV victim survivors.

• assess risk using the Common Risk Assessment Tool

• respond to the needs of DFV victim survivors in order to increase their safety, through information sharing, mandatory reporting, referrals to the Family Safety Framework, and safety planning

• to enable collaborative and interagency practice when working with DFV victim survivors.

• connect with a group of peers

This training runs over one full day and is free of charge with all refreshments and training materials supplied. Registration is essential.

If you work for a specialist DFV service funded by Department of Children and Families and you require support to attend this training please contact dcf.dfvramf@nt.gov.au.

Read RAMF FAQ's here.