D F V A S S I S T - P I L O T
A S S I S T I NG A L L P EOP L E E X P E R I ENC I NG D F V
DFV Assist is a pilot program that has been developed to address identified and unmet community need in the domestic and family violence space for the people of Redlands presenting in low to moderate risk . Low to moderate risk in DFV is around 70 % of cases *. This early intervention phase is where the DFV Assist program can have the most beneficial effect , Acute DFV sits at 30 % of cases ; at this late stage a crisis response is necessary . DFV Assist supports people on their relationship journey and puts them at the centre of the decision making process . The DFV Assist programme provides a holistic support structure for the overall wellbeing of the clients encompassing immediate physical and social needs , along with psychological / mental assistance as appropriate ; emergency relief ( sustenance , financial , housing ), referral pathways to legal and other sectors of the community ( childcare , removalists ), trauma - informed counselling and psychoeducation with regard to DV and communication , risk assessments and safety plans , generalist counselling with a focus on wellbeing to rebuild a strong sense of self and empowerment . A range of measures will be taken pre and post participation in the program . Over the course of 12 months metrics captured will , for the first time , illustrate the picture of DFV for the Redlands ' community . To break the cycle of DFV , we as a society , need to change the way in which we assist people in DFV circumstances , Relationships are complex and often negatively impacted by external stressors . Statistics prove that people return to unhappy relationships between 5 to 7 times . We believe that asking people who are in crisis to make life - changing decisions is not conducive to empowering long - term change . One exciting arm of DFV Assist is our youth channel which will connect with young people in their way on their chosen media - ' Tic Toc ' - we know that many young people are in denial about their relationship / s and what ' love ' really is ........
P ROUD L Y F UND E D B Y :
R E S I L I ENC E
By accessing the DFV Assist program people will gain a better understanding of themselves and their relationships . People will develop strategies towards healthy relationships and how to better communicate to resolve conflict .
WE L L - B E I NG
DFV Assist is here to listen to your life story , assist you in the best possible way , so you can live your best possible life !
* https :// www . abc . net . au / news / 2021 - 05 - 17 / qld - domestic - violence - cases - rise - sharply - coercive - control - law / 100133958 & ABS 2017
CAPAC I T Y
DFV Assist creates a safe a space for all people experiencing DFV to learn about themselves , their relationships and their strengths so that they can build a happier , safer and more fulfilled life .
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