PEACE Program

ID-100189114
Offers violence Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment for children and youth between the ages of 3 and 18 who are at risk of exposure, or whom have been exposed to domestic violence.

This program also provides support to the non-offending caregiver, regarding the impact that witnessing violence can have on children. The Program worker is available to provide community education and awareness regarding the prevalence and prevention of gender-based violence. Topics addressed include; self-esteem, communication, expression of emotion, as well as, healthy families and relationships.

 

Violence includes:

  • physical abuse (includes forced confinement and deprivation of the necessities of life, but not reasonable force to protect oneself or others from harm)
  • sexual abuse
  • attempts to physically or sexually abuse
  • psychological or emotional abuse including intimidation, harassment, coercion, or threats, including threats against other people, pets, or property
  • unreasonable restrictions on or denial of financial or personal autonomy
  • stalking or following
  • intentional damage to property
  • in the case of a child, direct or indirect exposure to violence

 

For more information on our PEACE programming and what to expect as a client please see the RVCS PEACE Program Information Sheet.

Where intervention beyond the scope of the program is required the program refers clients to other services, including clinical treatment.

Funded by the Ministry of Justice.

 

 

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