This information is for professionals who may be considering referring women.

Prevention of violence in future relationships depends a great deal on what interventions are available to women upon leaving or contemplation of leaving abusive relationships.

Healing and recovering from traumatic experiences is a significant determinant in prevention of future violence.  The ten session LIVING IN FREEDOM FOREVER (LIFE) group program is designed to not only work through the severe and disempowering experience of feeling like an emotional hostage in domestic abuse but to reduce women’s vulnerability to further abusive relationships and post separation violence.

Each session explores ten women’s resilience and existing strengths whilst providing much needed information about the dynamics and effects of domestic abuse on her emotional and physical wellbeing.  Every session (SEE PROGRAM OUTLINE) builds important building blocks of information and activities that work to restore health to her mind, body and spirit.  In a group setting context, participants can listen to other individual experiences which enable a deeper understanding of the extent of this social problem as well as reduce isolation.  The primary goal of this program is to increase and develop stronger emotional resilience so that women become empowered to see the signs and indications of future potential abusive relationships in order to avoid entering another abusive set of circumstances.

Referral Criteria & Process:

• Target group is women who have experienced family and domestic violence including post separation abuse

Agencies can refer clients directly (see ROI form) or encourage clients to self-refer:

• Initial interview will undertake full screening and FDV risk assessment
• Not suitable for clients experiencing high risk crisis case management

Information about the LIFE program:

Program outline:

Please phone 9272 2242 or email support@angelhands.org.au for more information or to register an interest.