PARENTING RECONNECT

To ensure the well-being of the entire family, it is important to support the non-abusive parent, who is often the mother, and understand the abusive patterns of the father. By doing so, we can learn about the protective measures the mother has taken for herself and the children, and the impact of the father's behavior on the children. This approach allows us to provide individual attention to each family member while focusing on the family as a whole.

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Our intervention program encourages mothers to participate and support our efforts to improve the father's parenting capacity, leading to a safe reconnection with the father and children based on the mother's lived experience and definition of safety.

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A Victims Advocate plays a crucial role in ensuring that the safety, needs, and rights of victims or survivors of domestic violence are prioritized while the offender is undergoing behavioral change interventions. The Victims Advocate works in parallel with these efforts to ensure that the victim’s well-being is protected during and after the perpetrator’s participation in the program.

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DFV has a significant impact on the other parent's mental health, coping skills, financial situation, social connections and parenting capacity. It may also lead to alcohol and drug use. By holding the abuser accountable for their harmful behaviours and ensuring the safety and well-being of the children and the victim, we can increase awareness and understanding without judgment.