The family violence intervention programs at Cafs are guided by the following No To Violence (NTV) guidelines and principles:

• Men’s violence is unacceptable
• Male family violence must be addressed in the context of gender inequality between men and women
• Men’s family violence is primarily used by men to control women and children.

The programs aim to

• ensure the safety of women and children
• support men to take responsibility for their behaviours
• support men to change their behaviours.

Elements of family violence prevention programs include the following:

• Intake and assessment
• Individual group readiness counselling
• Men’s behaviour change group work program (18 sessions)
• Partner/ex-partner follow-up
• Women’s support group (delivered in partnership)
• Children’s group (delivered in partnership)
• Referral to other services
• Intensive case management
• Emergency housing for men removed from the family home due to their violence and abuse

Our services for men include the following:

• Information and referral
• Men’s behaviour change groups
• Case management
• Housing assistance

For an appointment, please call 5337 3333. Our services are completely confidential.