Following gender-based Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), parental assessments often focus on mothers, evaluating their ability to protect their children (Stanley et al., 2011; Hughes & Chau, 2013). Research shows that women receive more interventions than the perpetrators, who are often minimally involved—even when they are the fathers (Coohey, What criteria do child protective services investigators use to substantiate exposure to domestic violence? Child Welfare, 86(4), 2007; Stanley et al., 2011). This lack of involvement has led to the concept of ‘invisible men’ in child protection services (Featherstone, 2007; Strega et al., Connecting father absence and mother blame in child welfare policies and practice. Children and Youth Services Review, 30(7), 705–716, 2008). This chapter presents findings from a 2021–2023 study in northern Italy, analysing 44 case files from 6 services. It explores whether social workers engaged IPV perpetrators during court-ordered investigations, focusing on parenting assessments and interventions. The analysis highlights challenges in addressing gender-based violence while balancing child protection and parental support.