Family Harm support for whanau/families:
Programme Overview:
The Family Harm Programme will focus on prevention, intervention, and support for families impacted by violence. Our primary objectives are to break the cycle of violence, empower parents, and strengthen family relationships through a range of structured interventions. The programme will include the following components:
 
1. Outreach and Awareness:
We will conduct targeted outreach programmes to raise community awareness about the
prevalence and devastating consequences of violence against rangatahi and parents. Through
campaigns, workshops, and community engagement events, we will promote education and
understanding, encouraging individuals to recognise signs of family harm.
2. Early Intervention:
We believe that early intervention is crucial in preventing episodes of violence. Our team of trained
professionals and counsellors will work closely with families at high risk of violence, providing them
with the necessary tools, strategies, and resources they need.
3. Parenting Programmes:
We will offer evidence-based parenting programmes that focus on non-violent, respectful, and
effective methods of discipline and child-rearing. These programmes will provide parents with the
knowledge and skills needed to create nurturing and violence-free environments for their children.
4. Counselling and Support Services:
Families affected by violence will have access to counselling, psyco-education and support services,
both individually and in group settings. Our team of experienced workers and counsellors will
provide a safe and confidential space for parents and rangatahi to understand and process their
experiences, and develop safety strategies with a purpose to prevent further violence.
Expected Outcomes:
Through the implementation of this programme, we anticipate the following positive outcomes:

1. Increased community awareness and understanding of the issue of family violence against parents
and rangatahi.
2. Enhanced capacity of parents and rangatahi to recognize, prevent, and appropriately respond to
family harm episodes.
3. Decreased episodes of family violence and a reduction in the reoccurrence and severity of such
violence.
4. Improved mental health and well-being of parents and children affected by violence.
5. Strengthened family bonds and improved relationships within households.