Information for social workers and other professionals who require a web based resource of commissioned and other services which they can access on behalf of Children/Young People and families.
Name of Officer completing form
/ Beverley MasseyPosition
/ Community Safety Officer /Team
/ Community SafetyDate
/ 04/05/2018 /Tel/mobile no.
/ 024 76 83 28 04Please write short sentences or paragraphs to answer the following questions
1. What is the name of the service
Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programme – My Time
2. Brief Description of the Service
Our programme
The Programme is based on the Duluth model first conducted in Duluth – Minnesota in 1981. This model is an intervention programme that focuses on men who use power and control in relationships.
Sessions offered are run for 2 hours, weekly, over a 30 week rolling programme.
Some areas offer a day or evening programme allowing us to provide flexibility with working commitments.
For those with language barriers we are able to offer 1-1 sessions.
The groups are for up to 12 participants at any one time.
Our approach
We approach members from a non-judgmental stance. Facilitators are trained to create an open learning environment. We respect engagement from men and their experience whilst challenging beliefs and assumptions around permission to abuse. Throughout the programme the emphasis is focused on impact towards women and children.
3. Intended Outcomes of the Service
Keep Women and Children Safe
4. What is the Access Eligibility Criteria for Referrals (E.g. Known to social care, age criteria, part of vulnerable group, Looked after Child, under supervision of YOS etc.)?
Criteria for suitability DVPP:
-Dad or carer of child/ren currently on a Child Protection Plan or Child In Need Plan
-Dad must be 18 years of age or over
-Accepting some level of responsibility of domestic abuse
-Full contact details provided of females involved (partner or ex/partner)
-Signed consent (including research) from adults involved prior to referral
5. Accessing the Service. Can people access this Service themselves by going directly to the relevant Provider/Service or do they go through Social Care?
Through social care
6. If through the Provider/Service, please provide the details including e mail address, phone number and suitable contact details including any out of hours contact information
E Mail Address:
Phone Number: 0121 766 6699
Name of Contact: Sarah Jegou
Other Information: [Click to type your response]
7. If through Social Care please provide the link (or hyperlink) here so people can gain access to further information
Link Details: [Click to type your response]
8. Please e mail this completed form and most up to date referral form (unless already completed in the last three months to):
Palvinder Kudhail, Interim Strategic Lead, Improvement
And
Khalifa, Shoayb, Business Manager: Performance & Quality Assurance
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