Rhaglen Choose2Change programme

Published: Mon, 07/10/23


Funded places for male perpetrators of domestic abuse.

I am more than happy to answer any queries that anyone has about the programme before they refer clients if needed.

Thanks

Val
National Operations Manager
Tel: 07805 212383
Email: val.tinklet@relate.org.uk


Are you interested in doing more to reduce the devastating impact of domestic abuse? We have funded places available on our Respect accredited perpetrator programme, Choose2Change. Contact Relate Cymru today to find out more or fill out and return the referral form.

What is Choose2Change?
Relate Cymru's Choose2Change service delivers a group perpetrator programme to men who have been abusive in intimate relationships along with a support service for the partners/ex-partners of men engaging with the service. It is the only Respect accredited Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programme (DAPP) in North Wales and has been running since 2007. 

Who is the service for?
The service is for any man who wants to change his behaviour in his relationships living in North Wales. We often work with clients who have self-referred and are choosing to change, rather than with men who are court-sanctioned. However, we accept referrals from professionals also and work closely with professionals to think about risk and safety. To ensure the safety and success of the programme, we also support current and ex partners of perpetrators who attend. 

Does Choose2Change work?
Over 90% of the clients who fully engage with the service report a reduction in domestic abuse incidents. Men who attend Choose2Change report an increased understanding of the impact of domestic abuse on women and children and are better able to manage conflict non-abusively. Their partners report increased self-worth and feelings of safety. 

This project was a a research site for the Mirabal research which led to the publication of the Mirabal report in 2015. This report indicated that a Respect accredited programme has significant impact on the reduction of abusive behaviours and increasing feelings of safety for women and children.

How do you manage risk?
Both elements of the service work together to gain a full understanding of risk in each case and put in place a robust risk management plan. The service plays an active part on the multi-agency response to domestic abuse providing information about perpetrator risk and engagement at MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences) and Safeguarding arenas.

How to get in touch
Call us on 0300 003 2340 or email Enquiries.Cymru@relate.org.uk.
We accept self-referrals and referrals from agencies. We ask that you discuss the referral with your client prior to sending across any details so they are aware and consent to engaging in the service. 

About Relate
We're the leading charity providing relationship support for people from every culture, community and corner of England and Wales. We empower individuals, partners, friends, colleagues, co-parents, children and young people to transform their relationships with each other and with themselves. Our vision is a future where healthy relationships are actively promoted as the heart of a thriving society. Our mission is to make expert information and support for healthy relationships available to everyone. Our work improves mental health and wellbeing and helps prevent loneliness, depression, abuse, homelessness and parental conflict. Whatever the issue, we can Relate.
 
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