Indigenous Program - Promise Keeper

"Life is not measured by what we have as is by what we give and how many we touch."

AIM:

• To address the high numbers of Domestic Violence incidents in communities
• To reduce the high numbers of Indigenous inmates in Correctional Centres
• To address the progressive nature of Domestic Violence incidents holistically rather than rely solely on judicial systems to reduce recidivism and increase safety for victims and improving indigenous and Non Indigenous interagency collaboration
• Develop and support 'best practice' policies and protocols for intervention agencies
• To intervene directly with perpetrators to deter violence
• Evaluating systems response from the view of the victim and perpetrator

DELIVERY:
Through program delivery to Adult Correctional Centres both maximum and minimum, Juvenile Centres, Community groups and Court Referrals. Both physically and through virtual classrooms therefore allowing access by remote Indigenous communities.

OUTCOMES:

• Provide pro-active Criminal Justice approach to Domestic Violence Interventions
• To hold perpetrators of Domestic Violence accountable for their behaviour and assist to make positive steps towards a changed behaviour

Indigenous Program - Silent Anger. Presented by Kimi Alcott

Silent Anger is a personal presentation by Kim. This program involves Kim sharing her story which starts with her poem of her mother who is now passed and the violence she suffered from her father.

Kim like so many others found herself in violent relationships which saw her close to giving up on life itself. Through all this she managed to start a new life now living and working in Sydney she tells of her faith in positive thoughts, feelings and actions. Kim tells her story in the hope she may help others before they follow her path and show others that there is hope and you can move on and stay strong and proud of who YOU are.

Take a short journey through Kimi's paintings (Youtube online video) and discover for yourself her world of thoughts and feelings through art, belonging to one of the oldest cultures in the modern world - Aboriginal Australia. Read more about Kimi Alcott

Conferencing (Cooperative Justice)

This day long workshop teaches participants the value and philosophy of group conferencing. It includes videos, personal material, handouts and role play, ensuring all participants have a clear understanding of the process and the initial stages of running conferences on simple issues.

R Program (For correctional staff and inmates)

"Responsibility…Rehabilitation....Reintegration"

Why work with Offenders?

People who have committed violent crimes and exhibited anti social behaviour are, whether we like it or not, still part of our community. Very few people stay in prison permanently.

Taking responsibility for one's actions is not necessarily something that people learn by going to prison - however, it is a vital aspect of our program.

When a person comes out of prison there is no guarantee of their rehabilitation - they have simply been punished; so one of the concepts of the program - goal setting and changing behaviours to get different outcomes - deals with these issues.

The program raises concepts that are vital to reintegration into the community, such as encouraging empathy for victims, encouraging personal initiative and individual goal setting.

This version of the "R" program carries elements of victims empathy, consequences of actions, the value of teamwork and strategies for change suitable for those exhibiting antisocial and violent tendencies. It consist of 3 x 1 1/2 hours workshops with small groups and is designed for people who are not inmates of a correctional or juvenile facility but are dealing with the same emotional and/or behavioural issues.

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R Drivers Awareness Program (For correctional staff and inmates)

The "R" Driver Awareness programme is designed for presentation to serious and repeat driving offenders. The objectives of this workshop are to engage participants in the understanding of their responsibilities and relationships as a road user. The programme offers a range of strategies to enhance positive driver behaviour. This programme consists of 2x1.5 hour workshops which engages participants at many levels.

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R Youth Program (For young people at risk, teachers and parents)

"Responsibility...Re-evaluation....Relationships"

The "R" Youth Program intends to raise the awareness of inappropriate behaviour and give young people an understanding of their behaviour and strategies positive change. Raising empathy, building positive relationships and tools for emotional management, building resilience and personal values into daily life are also part of this proven program. The program consists of 3x1 1.5 sessions in one day or over a 3 week period.

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Reach Out and Relate Program (Strategies for positive relationships)

This programme is presented in a fun and spirited manner encouraging participants to work together addressing observable behaviours when being part of a team. The presenter uses tools and techniques that involve and encourage participation of individuals to display their preferred behavioural style and address ways to modify behavioural issues. The presenter also addresses levels of conflict and involves participants in their own personal journey and previous conflict through to future change.

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Safe Celebrating

Having a party at home or a function at a club or restaurant can be fraught with unanticipated dangers - duty of care, responsibilities and requirements under legislation need to be well understood to eliminate possibilities for legal action against you. Even attending a party or function held by someone else still requires an understanding of current legal requirements. This 1 x 1 1/2 hour workshop identifies all the risks and responsibilities and offers strategies to deal with them - covering alcohol consumption, drug use, drink spiking, noise factors, transport, gate crashing, public places, etc

Why take a chance? Find out how to protect yourself and your family.

Stress and Anger Management Course

The old saying "THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG" is so true because most of the iceberg is under the surface. We as human being sometimes only see the "tip" in ourselves and others.

The Enough is Enough Stress and Anger Management Program will explore: "What lies Beneath." The program provides you with the opportunity to develop new strategies in dealing with your stress and anger. You will be shown different ways of working through the main field of emotions and improve communications and relationships in all walks of life.

We discover what really can lie beneath!

About The Course

Our Stress and Anger Management Program has been designed for those who experience stress and anger issues - an assessment session with our counsellors will determine suitability to work in a small group workshop. This allows personal attention for each person.

The course consists of 4 one - hour one to one counselling sessions and a one-day workshop. If you feel you don't need stress and anger management, this program is a powerful tool in self awareness and personal development. It will help you to gain a deeper understanding of the power of communication.

A certificate of attendance will be given to those who complete the course.

1 Day workshops - on understanding stress and anger can be run separately from the course itself.

Proposed Outcomes:

• The ability to be more self aware of our own physical responses to stressful /angry situations
• To recognise these responses and allow time to think about it before responding/reacting
• To have new ways of expressing how you feel whilst keeping yourself and others safe
• To be equipped to build positive relationships with yourself and others

Please click here to download an informational brochure (PDF 550 Kb)

Call us for any questions and booking on 02 9542 4029.

Vicarious Trauma Workshops

EIE workshops will provide management, staff and volunteers with thought provoking scenarios, resulting in best practice for staff management and for staff to be aware of the undeniable value of self care. This workshop is aimed at all management, staff and volunteers who regularly hear, witness and support clients suffering from various forms of trauma, grief and negative social impacts. Our presenters are professionally qualified and experienced.

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