Break4Change is designed for parents whose children are abusive, violent or who are using destructive behaviour (including self-destructive behaviour) such as: violence towards parents, siblings or pets, school refusal, running away and self-harming. The programme is also for the children themselves and aims to address this behaviour and reduce the instances of abuse and violence by developing more effective relationships.

THE AGENCY

Domestic Abuse Safety Unit (DASU), Flintshire, Wrenmore House, 104 Chester Road East, Shotton, CH5 1QD

Website: https://dasunorthwales.co.uk

Email: Info@dasunorthwales.co.uk

Phone: 01244 830436

CRITERIA

Catchment: Flintshire

Age: Work with parents, and with their children up to the age of 18.

REFERRAL / ASSESSMENT

Referrals accepted from either families or professionals. Assessments can be completed on acceptance of the referral.

THE SERVICE

Work with both parents / carers and their children, in groups and one to one. Due to Covid, most work currently takes place over the phone or online.

The programme consists of two groups running in parallel: one for parents/ carers, and the other for young people. The group space provides a chance for parents and young people to explore new ideas and reassess the types of relationships they want with one another and enables a chance for them to explore new ways of relating to one another. The length of time families receive a service depends on individual need and circumstances.

Data entered August 2021