Regional Perpetrator Intervention Programmes
CHOICES
The CHOICES Programme aims to challenge the beliefs, attitudes and behaviour of men over the age of 18 who engage in acts of domestic abuse of any kind. It operates within the area serviced by the Dyfed-Powys Police.
- To reduce the impact of domestic abuse through positive engagement and an innovative approach
- Increase the safety of victims and their families experiencing domestic abuse
- Help participants on the programme to understand the effects of their behaviour on their partners, children and others.
- Encourager participants to take responsibility for their behaviour
and make positive steps to change. - Understand the reason why they use violence and abuse.
For further information email [email protected]
The Intervention Hub
Intervention Hub - Open to both Male and Females in Mid and West Wales who are displaying/concerned about their behaviour towards their current or ex-partner or a loved one.
This programmeme is an online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based intervention that supports individuals helps people to tackle problem thinking and behaviour.
Through online learning (10 sessions) and session reviews with a facilitator the men can explore:
- Healthy Relationships
- Unhelpful Beliefs
- Male “Privilege”
- Minimising, Blaming and Denial
- Intimidation
- Using Threats
- Economical Abuse
- Using Children
- Using isolation
Through online learning (10 sessions) and session reviews with a facilitator the women can explore:
- Healthy Relationships
- Recognising and addressing Unhelpful beliefs
- Avoiding the use of Violence/Safeguarding against Violence
- Minimising, denying and blaming
- Avoiding the use of Intimidation
- Avoiding the use of Threats and Pressure
- Avoiding the use of Isolation
- The Ripple Effect: Acknowledging Impact
- Dealing with Anger effectively
What is the background the Domestic Abuse Hub?
The Intervention Hub has been developed by a team of probation professionals in consultation with a Clinical Psychologist. Our programmemes are primarily based on utilising Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) but they also incorporate other theoretical models including:
- Mindfulness
- Desistance Theory
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Cycle of Change
- Motivational Interviewing
- Pro-Social Modelling.
How do I refer or get help?
If you are a male or female living in Mid and West Wales and you would like to access this online behaviour change programme, please call 01639 794448 or email [email protected]
If you are a professional that would like to refer a client, please contact the programme at - [email protected]
Reflection on Relationships Programme
For those who have been identified as engaging in stalking behaviour.
- Suitable for those classified as high through to low risk perpetrators and those with complex presentation
- Free 8-12 session programme that can be delivered remotely or face-to-face
- One-to-one, reflecting on relationships to make steps towards positive change
For further information email [email protected] or [email protected].
Respect Phoneline (National Support)
Respect Phoneline is a confidential helpline, email and webchat service for domestic abuse perpetrators and those supporting them.
We support men and women who are using abuse in same-sex or heterosexual relationships, from anywhere in the UK.
Respect Phoneline is for anyone who’s concerned about their use of violence and abuse towards their partner, and for those supporting them: friends or family members and Frontline Staff working with abusers, are welcome to call us for information and support.
For more information visit Respect Phoneline