Perpetrators of domestic abuse
There are no excuses for domestic
abuse
If you are using physical violence or
abusing a partner in any other way you must take responsibility for
your actions and choose to stop.
Domestic violence is when you are
trying to bully and dominate your partner in any way. This may
be:
- To get your way.
- To stop your partner talking to other individuals or
perhaps the same or opposite sex.
- To shut him or her up.
- To stop him or her questioning you.
- To win the argument.
- To make him or her do as you say.
- To stop him or her leaving you.
Feeling the need to dominate
someone else isn’t right and if you identify this in yourself and
want to talk through your behaviour contact:
RESPECT - Phoneline
0808 802 4040
Web: http://www.respect.uk.net/pages/get-help.html
Respect are a national
organisation co-ordinating support for those that perpetrate
domestic abuse.
There are also programmes to help you
consider your behaviour and how you might feel differently. These
are called domestic abuse programmes and can be ordered by the
courts (IDAP) or accessed on a voluntary basis (CDAP).
Community Domestic Abuse
Project (CDAP)
Commissioned by Kent Probation
Service, this project aims to prevent abuse and promote the safety
of women and children by offering support to men who want to change
their behaviour.
The 27-week evening programme focuses
on the intentions, beliefs and effects underpinning domestic abuse,
including learning strategies for overcoming abusive and
controlling behaviour. Partners of participants are supported
throughout the programme.
The programme is available in the Kent
area. People are referred by Kent Probation Service or can
self-refer by contacting cdap@stgilestrust.org.uk or
phoning 07933 359210.
The project was commended in the
Justice Awards 2009.
