Banyan Community Services, Partner Assault Response

12 week group education and counselling program on intimate partner violence and non-abusive ways of resolving conflict. Topics include:

• Domestic Violence Defining Abuse
• How Beliefs and Attitudes Affect Behaviour
• The Effects of Abuse on Children, Partners and Self
• Understanding Triggers and Warning Signs
• The Impact of Substance Abuse
• Healthy Relationships
• Respectful Communication
• Dealing with Conflict
• Responsibility and Accountability

Survivors/partners of the offender are provided with support, including safety planning, referrals to community resources, and information on offender’s progress.