How does our female domestic abuse programme work?
Our Time 2 Change programme for women increases the safety of victims of domestic abuse or domestic violence through working with the perpetrators. The programme is delivered on a one to one basis via webcam sessions
The programme looks at tools and techniques for changing abusive/violent patterns of behaviour by re-educating the perpetrators and looking at the underlying causes.
We are very aware that attendance on a programme can increase the danger to the partner so we have a partner support team who work with them ensuring their safety and making sure they also get the help they need.
What does the programme involve?
First of all you will need to attend an in depth assessment to make sure you are suitable for the programme. We will do a risk assessment and also ensure you have the motivation to change your behaviours.
If you are accepted onto the programme, it is a structured motivational programme with goal setting and is delivered one to one over a period of up to 20 weeks.
There are regular reviews throughout the programme to check on your progress and make sure the risk has not increased.
Failure to attend workshops could lead to you being removed from the programme.
How to apply for the programme?
We accept applications from individuals themselves or professionals working with female perpetrators.
First of all, the perpetrator must recognise and want to change her abusive behaviour. We are unable to consider clients who currently have ongoing court proceedings, or have had court proceedings within the past 12 months.
Priority is given to women living in the local areas of Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset.
Please note, we have limited funding available from Wiltshire's Police and Crime Commissioner's Community Action Fund to provide free spaces on the programme to men living in Wiltshire.
Please email T2C@relatedorset.org.uk or call 07915 037 943 for more information including the cost of the programme.