Becoming Respectful
We have received funding from the Oglesby Trust to continue and expand our Becoming Respectful programme – a strength-based programme designed for men who are using harmful and abusive behaviours within relationships at a medium to low level risk. This programme does not work with high-risk perpetrators.
The programme was originally developed by Anne Haynes who has extensive experience in probation and domestic abuse.
Two group facilitators (one male and one female) deliver the programme.
Becoming Respectful uses a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and The Good Lives model in order to help make men make a change. The groupwork involves up to 10 men for around 16 weeks.
OUR OBJECTIVES ARE TO
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Help men understand why they use abusive behaviour and the effects of this behaviour on partners, children, others and self
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Encourage men to take responsibility for their abusive behaviour in their relationships
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Motivate men to take positive steps to change their behaviour in relationships
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Encourage men to develop non-abusive strategies in their relationships to prevent future violence and abuse
Our outcomes are
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Increased awareness of a healthy relationship and a healthy environment for children
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Recognising the difference between an abusive and a non-abusive relationship including respectful/disrespectful communication
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Understanding the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours in abuse
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Understanding how they can change their behaviour and make different choices
Supporting the whole family
We will manage referrals and make initial contact with men who are referred to the programme and ensure that referrals are made to support the partner and children.
A specialist children’s worker will support the children, and a domestic abuse worker will support the woman providing safety planning, risk management and referrals to other services.
A treatment manager oversees the facilitators providing guidance and support so that the programme is delivered effectively.
