What is Choose2Change?
Choose2Change is a service to increase the safety of victims of domestic abuse through working with the male perpetrator. The service works with male perpetrators in a group setting via webcam workshops.
It is an intervention that includes assessment for suitability, a structured motivational programme and goal setting and is delivered over a period up to 30 weeks. So quite a commitment.
Support sessions are also provided for the partner or ex-partner to ensure a safety plan is implemented and there is a good understanding of the programme itself.
How Can I Access Choose2Change?
First of all, you must want to change your behaviour.
It is available to suitable candidates who reside in Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset.
All courses are currently held online via webcam.
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.
What to do next?
Please email C2C@relatedorset.org.uk for more information or call 01305 897 432 / 07915 037 943
Please note: We are unable to consider clients who currently have ongoing court proceedings, or have had court proceedings within the past 12 months.
White Ribbon Day
White Ribbon Day on Friday 25 November is the United Nations' International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
The Value of Behavioural Change Programmes
From our experience of delivering C2C, Relate realises the value of behavioural change programmes to support perpetrators of domestic abuse in improving their relationships.
Read more here* about this subject.
* Relate Dorset is not responsible for the content of external links.