OCS Outcomes Report 2016-2017
• Networked with local beauty salons by providing them with program brochures. This would be a safe place for women to access this program. • Due to increased cyber security fraud, staff routinely includes social media safety and prevention of internet fraud as part of their overall safety plan. • Provided three workshops to 90 youth at two local high schools on Healthy Relationships and Dating Violence. Children and Youth for Domestic Peace (CYDP) A specialized program whose purpose is to assist children and youth between the ages of 3 and 18 years old who have been exposed to abuse and/or violence, providing group or individualized in-office and school-based counselling utilizing psycho-educational methods. Outcomes • Support children to label and express all feelings they have experienced in their reaction to the abuse they have witnessed. • Assist children in understanding healthy ways of dealing with and expressing anger. • Support children to understand that they are not at fault for the abusive actions of others. • Teach safety skills and strategies. • Encourage open communication. • Acknowledge loss and separation issues. • Facilitate understanding of abuse and myths about violence against women. • Explore other violence issues such as violence in the media. • Encourage self-confidence. • Where resources permit, provide consultation to women with dependent children whose children are unable to attend or receive the services as typically provided, where resources permits and at the contractor’s discretion. Service Highlights • 83% of clients report their child’s feelings of self-worth and confidence have improved. • 70% of the scheduled counselling sessions were attended. • 411 individual sessions attended by children and youth; a 55% increase from the previous year. • 113 support/counselling sessions for mothers attended; a 253% increase from the previous year. Quality Improvements • Successfully attained sponsors (private donors) for Christmas hampers for 10 children and 3 moms. • Safety plans are now a collaborative effort including both children and parents. • By offering more individual vs. group sessions for children, there was a significant increase in the number of goals achieved.
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